December weather forecast and climate
Carson City, NV

Diciembre, the first month of the winter, in Carson City, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), Diciembre is the coldest month.

Rainfall

In Carson City, in Diciembre, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.43" (36.3mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42.8 rainfall days, and 9.68" (245.8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Enero through Abril, Noviembre and Diciembre are months with snowfall. Diciembre is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 3.9" (99.1mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9.5h of daylight, Diciembre has the shortest days of the year in Carson City.

Sunshine

Enero and Diciembre, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Carson City.

UV index

Enero and Diciembre, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In Diciembre, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.