Santa Fe (NM)
December
Weather in Santa Fe, New Mexico for December 2026
Your guide to Santa Fe weather in December - trends and predictions
Santa Fe typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 8 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Santa Fe at the beginning of December is 5.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4 °C by the end of December.
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23
Dry days
0
Rainy days
8
Snow days
6°/-3°
Temperatures
18 km/h
Avg max wind
55 %
Avg humidity
Santa Fe Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Santa Fe
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December weather in Santa Fe day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 5° /-5° | 3.9 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| Dec. 2 | Sunny | 5° /-6° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Sunny | 4° /-4° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Partly cloudy | 4° /-5° | 2.4 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Sunny | 6° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Sunny | 8° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Sunny | 6° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Sunny | 5° /-5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Sunny | 4° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Sunny | 4° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Sunny | 6° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Cloudy | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Sunny | 6° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 7° /-2° | 12.8 mm | 9.2 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Partly cloudy | 6° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Sunny | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Sunny | 8° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Sunny | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Sunny | 9° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Partly cloudy | 8° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Sunny | 10° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Sunny | 10° /2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Cloudy | 9° /2° | 4 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Partly cloudy | 7° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Sunny | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Sunny | 3° /-3° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Sunny | 2° /-4° | 9.7 mm | 3.6 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Cloudy | 3° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Sunny | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Sunny | 5° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Sunny | 5° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Santa Fe in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Santa Fe during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Santa Fe during December?
In December, Santa Fe can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 36.2 mm across approximately 0 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Santa Fe in December 2026?
Santa Fe experiences an average snowfall of 20.2867 cm during December, occurring over 8 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Santa Fe during December?
The average wind speed in Santa Fe during December is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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On average, Santa Fe sees 8 snowy days during December, with approximately 20.3 cm of total snowfall.
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