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Lake Mead weather in December (United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Lake Mead during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Lake Mead generally has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Lake Mead in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 45% *  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Lake Mead in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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