Ruidoso weather in December (New Mexico, United States of America)

What kind of weather does December bring to Ruidoso? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Ruidoso typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -5°C.

Precipitation

Ruidoso in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Expect around 7 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ruidoso. April, May, June and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ruidoso climate page with graphs.

 

Ruidoso, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 35 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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