December weather in Vaughn, NM
The average temperature in Vaughn in December is 32.3°F (18.4°F–46.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.76 inches. Average snowfall is 7.2 inches.
December is a winter month in Vaughn, and is cooler than the annual average of 51.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 27.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 3 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 41m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
46.3°F
Avg Low
18.4°F
Precipitation
0.76 in
Snow
7.2 in
December records in Vaughn
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 68.0°F (2003) | 3.9°F (2006) | 0.50 in (1971) |
| December 2 | 69.1°F (1995) | -2.9°F (1991) | 0.20 in (1971) |
| December 3 | 66.9°F (2021) | 3.9°F (2020) | 0.55 in (1983) |
| December 4 | 66.0°F (2021) | 5.0°F (1976) | 0.56 in (2022) |
| December 5 | 69.1°F (1987) | 3.9°F (2009) | 0.30 in (2011) |
| December 6 | 64.9°F (1958) | -4.0°F (2011) | 0.88 in (1994) |
| December 7 | 64.0°F (2007) | -5.1°F (2011) | 0.16 in (1986) |
| December 8 | 66.0°F (1970) | -5.1°F (2005) | 0.70 in (1986) |
| December 9 | 64.9°F (1958) | -11.9°F (1978) | 0.35 in (1961) |
| December 10 | 69.1°F (1981) | -9.9°F (1978) | 0.30 in (2012) |
| December 11 | 64.9°F (2015) | -5.1°F (2012) | 0.43 in (1982) |
| December 12 | 66.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (1989) | 0.41 in (1991) |
| December 13 | 66.9°F (2004) | 0.0°F (1985) | 1.17 in (1987) |
| December 14 | 64.9°F (1995) | -2.0°F (1963) | 0.70 in (2011) |
| December 15 | 66.0°F (2010) | 1.9°F (1972) | 0.28 in (2023) |
| December 16 | 64.9°F (2016) | 0.0°F (1960) | 0.18 in (1931) |
| December 17 | 62.1°F (1980) | 3.0°F (1965) | 0.30 in (2010) |
| December 18 | 64.9°F (2025) | -4.0°F (1996) | 0.42 in (1952) |
| December 19 | 69.1°F (1980) | -0.9°F (2021) | 0.42 in (1991) |
| December 20 | 68.0°F (2025) | 1.0°F (1973) | 0.75 in (2011) |
| December 21 | 64.9°F (2025) | 1.9°F (1990) | 0.56 in (1997) |
| December 22 | 66.9°F (2025) | -4.0°F (1990) | 0.51 in (1991) |
| December 23 | 71.1°F (2025) | -11.9°F (1990) | 0.90 in (1997) |
| December 24 | 68.0°F (2025) | -15.0°F (1990) | 0.47 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 68.0°F (2025) | -9.0°F (2011) | 0.27 in (2021) |
| December 26 | 69.1°F (2025) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.43 in (1974) |
| December 27 | 64.9°F (2025) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.52 in (1930) |
| December 28 | 61.0°F (2025) | -5.1°F (1983) | 0.30 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 60.1°F (2017) | -8.0°F (1982) | 0.48 in (1971) |
| December 30 | 64.0°F (2017) | -8.0°F (1982) | 1.35 in (2006) |
| December 31 | 66.0°F (2017) | -7.1°F (1982) | 0.32 in (1947) |