As December begins, New Mexico is set to experience a stretch of fair weather, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Daytime temperatures will gradually warm to above-average levels by midweek, thanks to southerly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. This could lead to some low clouds and fog in southeastern New Mexico early next week, which may slightly affect temperatures in the eastern plains.
A couple of backdoor fronts are expected to move through toward the weekend, bringing cooler breezes and slightly lower temperatures to the eastern regions. Nights will remain chilly, particularly in the northern and western valleys, where stronger radiational cooling is anticipated under clear skies on Saturday night. Overall, New Mexico can look forward to a peaceful start to December with mild, dry days and crisp, cold evenings.