Albuquerque · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 48°F, low 29°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
48° / 29°F
Humidity
53%
Rain days
6/mo
Wind
11 mph
What December feels like in Albuquerque
Sunrise
08:07
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:57
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Albuquerque in December
The kit for December in Albuquerque: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-10° avg high
+1 rain days
Albuquerque in November →
December
48°F avg high
6 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+2° avg high
-2 rain days
Albuquerque in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Albuquerque in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Albuquerque in December?+
Average high 48°F, average low 29°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Albuquerque?+
Compared to November (avg high 58°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 46°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Albuquerque in December?+
Expect about 6 measurable rain days in December, on average.