December weather in Santa Fe, NM
The average temperature in Santa Fe in December is 30.1°F (17.6°F–42.6°F). Average precipitation: 0.83 inches. Average snowfall is 6.8 inches.
December is a winter month in Santa Fe, and is cooler than the annual average of 50°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 4 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 36m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
42.6°F
Avg Low
17.6°F
Precipitation
0.83 in
Snow
6.8 in
December records in Santa Fe
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.0°F (1995) | 7.0°F (2004) | 0.55 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 62.1°F (1995) | 5.0°F (2004) | 0.23 in (2020) |
| December 3 | 61.0°F (1987) | 3.0°F (2020) | 0.48 in (2002) |
| December 4 | 63.0°F (1987) | 1.9°F (2009) | 0.70 in (1992) |
| December 5 | 59.0°F (1995) | 3.9°F (2009) | 0.65 in (1992) |
| December 6 | 61.0°F (1995) | -2.0°F (2011) | 0.50 in (1986) |
| December 7 | 57.9°F (2007) | 0.0°F (1992) | 0.18 in (1986) |
| December 8 | 60.1°F (1981) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.73 in (1986) |
| December 9 | 57.9°F (1981) | -4.0°F (1978) | 0.28 in (2012) |
| December 10 | 63.0°F (1981) | -8.0°F (2012) | 0.41 in (2007) |
| December 11 | 61.0°F (2025) | -0.9°F (2012) | 0.61 in (1991) |
| December 12 | 61.0°F (2025) | -2.9°F (1997) | 0.22 in (2015) |
| December 13 | 62.1°F (1995) | 3.9°F (2022) | 0.55 in (2015) |
| December 14 | 59.0°F (2025) | 1.0°F (1992) | 0.79 in (2023) |
| December 15 | 57.0°F (2010) | 5.0°F (1972) | 0.31 in (2008) |
| December 16 | 57.9°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2015) | 0.55 in (2010) |
| December 17 | 60.1°F (1980) | -0.9°F (2022) | 0.29 in (2016) |
| December 18 | 61.0°F (1980) | -9.9°F (1996) | 0.40 in (2008) |
| December 19 | 60.1°F (2025) | 1.9°F (1996) | 0.38 in (1991) |
| December 20 | 62.1°F (2025) | 6.1°F (1992) | 0.26 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 61.0°F (2025) | -2.9°F (1977) | 0.55 in (1990) |
| December 22 | 64.9°F (2025) | 1.9°F (1989) | 0.19 in (1990) |
| December 23 | 66.0°F (2025) | -17.0°F (1990) | 0.81 in (2008) |
| December 24 | 64.9°F (2025) | -17.0°F (1990) | 0.37 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 59.0°F (1985) | -5.1°F (1990) | 0.27 in (1987) |
| December 26 | 57.9°F (1980) | -7.1°F (1990) | 0.52 in (2000) |
| December 27 | 61.0°F (1980) | -2.9°F (1990) | 0.49 in (1984) |
| December 28 | 64.9°F (1980) | -9.0°F (2007) | 0.35 in (1983) |
| December 29 | 62.1°F (1980) | -9.9°F (2018) | 0.85 in (2006) |
| December 30 | 57.0°F (1998) | 3.0°F (2007) | 0.55 in (2006) |
| December 31 | 57.9°F (1980) | 1.0°F (2010) | 0.27 in (1989) |