December weather in Cloudcroft, NM
The average temperature in Cloudcroft in December is 31.1°F (19.4°F–42.8°F). Average precipitation: 2.15 inches. Average snowfall is 16.3 inches.
December is a winter month in Cloudcroft, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 50m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
42.8°F
Avg Low
19.4°F
Precipitation
2.15 in
Snow
16.3 in
December records in Cloudcroft
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 61.0°F (2003) | 3.9°F (1996) | 1.92 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 60.1°F (2008) | 10.0°F (2004) | 0.55 in (1997) |
| December 3 | 61.0°F (1987) | 1.0°F (2020) | 1.26 in (2002) |
| December 4 | 69.1°F (2007) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.54 in (2002) |
| December 5 | 61.0°F (2007) | 3.9°F (1992) | 1.15 in (1992) |
| December 6 | 57.9°F (2012) | 3.0°F (2011) | 1.83 in (1994) |
| December 7 | 57.9°F (2015) | 7.0°F (2011) | 0.63 in (1997) |
| December 8 | 55.0°F (1996) | -2.9°F (1998) | 0.77 in (1988) |
| December 9 | 55.9°F (2010) | 6.1°F (2001) | 0.71 in (2008) |
| December 10 | 57.9°F (2015) | 3.9°F (1997) | 0.97 in (2007) |
| December 11 | 57.0°F (2017) | 7.0°F (1997) | 1.03 in (1991) |
| December 12 | 60.1°F (2004) | 0.0°F (1989) | 0.51 in (2001) |
| December 13 | 59.0°F (2010) | 1.0°F (1997) | 0.83 in (1990) |
| December 14 | 60.1°F (2010) | 1.0°F (1992) | 1.06 in (2012) |
| December 15 | 57.9°F (2016) | -6.0°F (1987) | 0.34 in (2015) |
| December 16 | 55.0°F (2006) | -0.9°F (1987) | 0.41 in (2001) |
| December 17 | 57.0°F (2013) | 3.0°F (1992) | 0.42 in (2010) |
| December 18 | 55.9°F (2023) | -4.0°F (1996) | 0.59 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 55.0°F (2025) | 5.0°F (1996) | 1.58 in (1988) |
| December 20 | 59.0°F (2024) | 6.1°F (1996) | 0.70 in (1991) |
| December 21 | 55.9°F (2020) | 6.1°F (1999) | 1.15 in (1991) |
| December 22 | 61.0°F (2025) | 6.1°F (2007) | 1.71 in (2016) |
| December 23 | 59.0°F (2025) | -5.1°F (1990) | 1.11 in (2002) |
| December 24 | 59.0°F (2025) | -11.0°F (2004) | 0.53 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 59.0°F (2025) | 1.9°F (2001) | 1.05 in (1999) |
| December 26 | 54.0°F (2025) | -8.0°F (1997) | 0.85 in (2018) |
| December 27 | 55.0°F (2020) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.58 in (2008) |
| December 28 | 55.9°F (2005) | 1.9°F (1997) | 0.91 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 55.9°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2012) | 0.40 in (1989) |
| December 30 | 59.0°F (1996) | 1.9°F (1988) | 0.81 in (2010) |
| December 31 | 54.0°F (1996) | 1.9°F (1989) | 0.34 in (2016) |