Nevada weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Nevada in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Nevada in December?
Nevada is a region in the United States of America. In December, Nevada experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. In December, it is winter.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Jackpot at 2°C to moderate in Laughlin at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Laughlin and -9°C in Jackpot. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though December is the coolest month, you can still find places in Nevada with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Amargosa Valley with an average of 8.2 mm to high snow/rainfall in Incline Village with 113 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Las Vegas receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Meanwhile, Las Vegas enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Nevada, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nevada's yearly weather, check out our Nevada climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Nevada?
Las Vegas
In December Las Vegas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Incline Village
In December Incline Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Reno
In December Reno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Laughlin
In December Laughlin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mesquite
In December Mesquite generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nevada, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Nevada?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Las Vegas, December might be a good time to visit Nevada. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Las Vegas. The weather in June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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