December marks the reintroduction of cold winter weather in the
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area,
Nevada. With temperatures possibly falling from 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C), December once again stresses winter's dominion. Despite minimal rainfall and snowfall, this month boasts the least hours of daylight in the year. The frosty winter landscape of December promises a white canvas for the imminent turn of a new year. As this final month unfolds, the chill of
January once again waits on the horizon.
Temperature
With the arrival of December, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from
November's enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). A steep decline to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) characterizes the December nights.
Rainfall
In Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada, in December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 11.61" (295mm) of rain is accumulated.
Snowfall
January through
April, November and December are months with snowfall in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.