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Weather in Ruidoso, New Mexico for December 2026

Your guide to Ruidoso weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Ruidoso usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Ruidoso at the beginning of December is 8.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 10 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Precipitation in Ruidoso during December is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
28
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
11°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
47 %
Avg humidity

Ruidoso Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
10°
2
Sunny
9°
3
Partly cloudy
11°
4
Patchy rain possible
8°
5
Patchy rain possible
6°
6
Overcast
8°
7
Overcast
8°
8
Overcast
10°
9
Sunny
10°
10
Sunny
6°
11
Sunny
10°
12
Overcast
12°
13
Partly cloudy
11°
14
Sunny
12°
15
Sunny
12°
16
Sunny
12°
17
Partly cloudy
13°
18
Sunny
12°
19
Sunny
15°
20
Sunny
13°
21
Overcast
15°
22
Sunny
15°
23
Overcast
15°
24
Sunny
14°
25
Sunny
11°
26
Overcast
11°
27
Cloudy
11°
28
Sunny
8°
29
Sunny
8°
30
Sunny
10°
31
Sunny
11°

Temperatures trend during December in Ruidoso

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December weather in Ruidoso day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 4.5 mm 2.7 cm
Dec. 5 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 12° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 15° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 15° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 15° /5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 14° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-3° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 1.4 mm 1 cm
Dec. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Ruidoso in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Ruidoso forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Ruidoso in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Ruidoso during December?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 11° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Ruidoso during December?

Rainfall in Ruidoso during December is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 1 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.

Will it snow in Ruidoso in December 2026?

Ruidoso experiences an average snowfall of 3.72 cm during December, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Ruidoso during December?

The average wind speed in Ruidoso during December is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Ruidoso snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Ruidoso’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Ruidoso sees 2 snowy days during December, with approximately 3.7 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Ruidoso

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Ruidosos December weather 💧
Typically, Ruidoso has 1 rainy days in December with a total of 7.5 mm of rainfall.

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