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Taos Ski Valley weather in December (New Mexico, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Taos Ski Valley in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Taos Ski Valley tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is part of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -10°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Taos Ski Valley in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 14 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Taos Ski Valley. June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Taos Ski Valley, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 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.

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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?

Visitors traveling to Taos Ski Valley should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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