Carlsbad Weather in December

What's the weather like in Carlsbad (New Mexico) in December 2024?

The climate in Carlsbad during December can be summarized as cool and dry.

December is in the winter in Carlsbad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

Carlsbad weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15°C 58.9°F
Nightly temperature -2°C 28.5°F
Average temperature 6.5°C 43.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 11 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 16.9°C 62.5°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carlsbad with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Carlsbad

Carlsbad average temperature in December

December rainfall

Carlsbad average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Carlsbad average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carlsbad in December 2024.

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Carlsbad weather stats

Carlsbad weather statistics
Hottest month: July 34.5°C 94.1°F
Driest month: March 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: June 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January 13.7°C 56.7°F
Wettest month: September 66mm 2.6ins
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