Alamogordo in December
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 10°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
10°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
4Rainy days (22 mm)
9:50 hDaylight
07:05Sunrise · 16:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 10°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | -1°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.6 |
| February | 14°C | 1°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 18°C | 4°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 22°C | 8°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| May | 27°C | 12°C | 12 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| June | 32°C | 17°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 31°C | 18°C | 65 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 30°C | 17°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 27°C | 14°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 22°C | 9°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| November | 15°C | 3°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.7 |
| December | 10°C | -1°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Alamogordo in December?
Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Alamogordo?
The best months are April, May, October, September.