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

Weather in Albuquerque in December

In an average December, Albuquerque sees a daily high around 48°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high48°F
Typical high range38°F to 57°F
Average low27°F
Typical low range20°F to 36°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 67°F 2025-12-20
Lowest 18°F 1990-12-23

Low

Highest 48°F 2007-12-01
Lowest -11°F 1990-12-23

Feels-like

Highest 42°F 2025-12-27
Lowest -28°F 1990-12-23

Humidity

Highest 7.9 g/m³ 2022-12-05
Lowest 0.7 g/m³ 1996-12-18

Wind

Highest 29 mph 2011-12-01
Lowest 2 mph 2015-12-07

Gust

Highest 55 mph 1982-12-01
Lowest 7 mph 1991-12-15

Precip

Wettest 3.18 in 1991
Driest 0.00 in 1996

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