Ruidoso Weather in December

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

December is in the winter in Ruidoso and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ruidoso with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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 Ruidoso in December 2025.