Albuquerque weather in December
December in Albuquerque: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Albuquerque · #285 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Albuquerque climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Albuquerque in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Albuquerque?
- December in Albuquerque: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Albuquerque on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Albuquerque in December?
- In December, Albuquerque averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 17.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Albuquerque in December?
- Albuquerque has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in December.