Santa Fe Weather in December

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

The climate in Santa Fe during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Santa Fe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

Santa Fe weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Nightly temperature -8°C 17.6°F
Average temperature -0.8°C 30.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 20 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 14.4°C 57.8°F
Humidity 56%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Santa Fe with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Santa Fe

Santa Fe average temperature in December

December rainfall

Santa Fe average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe in December 2024.

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Santa Fe weather stats

Santa Fe weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.1°C 80.8°F
Driest month: January 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: June 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: August 72mm 2.8ins
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