December weather forecastCarson City, NV
December
Weather in December
December brings the full brunt of winter in Carson City, characterized by low temperatures and significant snowfall. The cooling trend continues from November, plummeting the city into the coldest month of the year. Festive decorations adorn the city, adding dazzle to the white landscape—coalescing freezing temperatures and winter festivities, December unfurls. A peak snowfall of 7.13" (181mm) coupled with an average high temperature as low as 37.6°F (3.1°C) reiterates the arrival of this winter month. Numerous winter activities, from ice skating to snowman building, captivate people as they embrace the wintry essence of Carson City.Temperature
In Carson City, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Carson City, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Carson City. In December, in Carson City, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Carson City, there are 41.9 snowfall days, and 34.17" (868mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Carson City, Nevada, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Carson City, NV
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Carson City, NV
- Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Carson City, NV
- Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Carson City, NV
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).
Average rainfall in December
Carson City, NV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Carson City, NV
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carson City, NV
- Average snowfall in December: 7.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Carson City, NV
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carson City, NV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carson City, NV
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15 days).
Average UV index in December
Carson City, NV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Carson City, NV
- Average cloud cover in December: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in December
Carson City, NV
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
