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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States in December

In an average December, Albuquerque sees a daily high around 49°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high49°F
Typical high range39°F to 59°F
Average low26°F
Typical low range21°F to 32°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 71°F 2025-12-19
Lowest 23°F 1990-12-23

Low

Highest 45°F 2025-12-24
Lowest 0°F 1990-12-24

Feels-like

Highest 41°F 2025-12-24
Lowest -16°F 1990-12-23

Humidity

Highest 7.8 g/m³ 2022-12-04
Lowest 1.0 g/m³ 1996-12-18

Wind

Highest 35 mph 2012-12-19
Lowest 4 mph 1984-12-07

Precip

Wettest 1.89 in 1991
Driest 0.01 in 1981

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