Weather in December in Nevada
Thinking about venturing to Nevada this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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 mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Jackpot at 2°C to mild 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.For specific regional insights in Nevada, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Las Vegas.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Las Vegas. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Nevada climate page.
Where to go in Nevada in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Nevada's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Nevada.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.