December weather forecast
Albuquerque, NM

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A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings
A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings

Weather in December

Albuquerque wraps up the year with December, which introduces frigid weather conditions with the mercury often reaching a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Noteworthy, after a long pause, this month sees the return of snowfall, capped at 2.44" (62mm). Although December holds shorter daylight hours, the city still enjoys around 7 hours of sunshine each day. Cloud cover also increases slightly as compared to November, adding a dramatic touch to the city's skyscape. Despite winter settling in, the wind maintains a steady, gentle pace.

Temperature

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C), are the coldest months in Albuquerque.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Albuquerque, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Albuquerque, there are 87.6 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Albuquerque. The month with the most snowfall in Albuquerque is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Albuquerque, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Albuquerque are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Albuquerque. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, January and December are characterised by the lowest temperatures, recording an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

How cold is December in Albuquerque?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Albuquerque, is 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How much does it rain in Albuquerque in December?

In December, in Albuquerque, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Albuquerque?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Albuquerque?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Albuquerque have in December?

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Albuquerque?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Albuquerque?

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Albuquerque have in December?

In Albuquerque, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Albuquerque?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Albuquerque.

How high is the UV index in December in Albuquerque?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Albuquerque is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average temperature in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average pressure in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average wind speed in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average humidity in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

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Average rainfall in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average UV index in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Albuquerque, NM

Average visibility in December - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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