Santa Fe weather in December
December in Santa Fe: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Santa Fe · #417 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Santa Fe climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.1 cm / 3.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Fe in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Santa Fe?
- December in Santa Fe: cold, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Santa Fe on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Fe in December?
- In December, Santa Fe averages a daily high of 6°C and a low of -4.8°C, with about 22.7 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Fe in December?
- Santa Fe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
- Does it snow in Santa Fe in December?
- Santa Fe sees roughly 8.1 cm of snowfall in December.