Lake Mead weather in December (United States of America)

Is December a good time to explore Lake Mead weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lake Mead includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C. December usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

Lake Mead in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Typically around 5 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 250 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February, March, April, May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Mead climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Mead, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 45% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 78% *  

Data from: Las Vegas, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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