December weather forecast
Mesquite, NV

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Weather in December

December in Mesquite, Nevada is synonymous with the arrival of winter. During this month, the maximum temperature lies just above the midway mark at 50.9°F (10.5°C). In line with the onset of the winter season, the frequency of rainy days increases along with a slight surge in the percentage of cloud cover. December brings shorter, cooler days, and a shift in the wind direction. As the year concludes, the town of Mesquite, Nevada is wrapped in a winter chill, indicating colder days ahead in the coming new year.

Temperature

December, characterized by an average high temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mesquite is 50%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are February and December, with an average 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Mesquite, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days and aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mesquite, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mesquite.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Mesquite, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Mesquite?

Temperature readings in Mesquite reach their annual highs in December, averaging 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a minimum average of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What are December temperatures in Mesquite?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mesquite?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mesquite is 50%.

What is the wettest month in Mesquite?

The wettest months are February and December, with an average 0.83" (21mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December in Mesquite?

In Mesquite, Nevada, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Mesquite?

December is the first month it typically snows in Mesquite, Nevada. Throughout December, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mesquite?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mesquite, Nevada.

How many hours of daylight does Mesquite have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mesquite?

On the first day of December in Mesquite, Nevada, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:30 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mesquite?

The month with the least sunshine in Mesquite is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mesquite?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mesquite, Nevada, is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mesquite?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Mesquite, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mesquite?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mesquite, Nevada, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mesquite, NV

Average temperature in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (98.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mesquite, NV

Average pressure in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mesquite, NV

Average wind speed in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mesquite, NV

Average humidity in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (15%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mesquite, NV

Average rainfall in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mesquite, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mesquite, NV

Average snowfall in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mesquite, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mesquite, NV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mesquite, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mesquite, NV

Average UV index in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mesquite, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Mesquite, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in December
Mesquite, NV

Average visibility in December - Mesquite, 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).

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