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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santa Fe this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Santa Fe usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -7°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Santa Fe in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 8 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 221 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Santa Fe. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Fe, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 221 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Fe.

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