Rio Rancho Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Rio Rancho and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Rio Rancho weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 9.2°C 48.5°F
Nightly temperature -5.2°C 22.7°F
Average temperature 2°C 35.6°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 14.3°C 57.8°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Rio Rancho with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rio Rancho average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho in December 2024.