December weather forecast
Tonopah, NV

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Weather in December

December in Tonopah is marked by a return to winter chill and frequent snow showers. A resemblance to January’s cold gets monumental as the city gears up for the holidays. Blankets of snow engulf the city, creating a winter wonderland for residents and visitors alike. Even the sunlight becomes scarce, while the snowfall transforms the landscape, underlines that the year has come full circle.

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month in Tonopah.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Tonopah, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tonopah, there are 47.7 rainfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tonopah are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tonopah, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tonopah.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tonopah are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Tonopah?

December stands out as Tonopah's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is it in Tonopah in December?

During December, Tonopah experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Tonopah?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are most humid months in Tonopah, Nevada.

What is the average humidity in December in Tonopah?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tonopah is 60%.

How much does it rain in Tonopah in December?

In December, in Tonopah, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Tonopah?

The month with the most snowfall in Tonopah, Nevada, is December, when snow falls for 5.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Tonopah?

In Tonopah, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tonopah?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tonopah, Nevada.

How many hours of daylight does Tonopah have in December?

In December, the average day length in Tonopah is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tonopah?

On the first day of December in Tonopah, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tonopah?

February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tonopah, Nevada.

How many hours of sunshine does Tonopah have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tonopah is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tonopah?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tonopah, Nevada.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tonopah?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tonopah, Nevada, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tonopah, NV

Average temperature in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tonopah, NV

Average pressure in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tonopah, NV

Average wind speed in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tonopah, NV

Average humidity in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tonopah, NV

Average rainfall in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tonopah, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tonopah, NV

Average snowfall in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tonopah, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tonopah, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (20.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tonopah, NV

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tonopah, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Tonopah, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in December
Tonopah, NV

Average visibility in December - Tonopah, 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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