December weather forecast
Empire, NV

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Empire, Nevada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Empire is 67%.

Rainfall

In Empire, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 rainfall days, and 5.94" (151mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Empire, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Empire, is 39.2°F (4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 67%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Empire, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Empire in December?

In Empire, in December, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Empire?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Empire, NV

Average temperature in December - Empire, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Empire, NV

Average pressure in December - Empire, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Empire, NV

Average wind speed in December - Empire, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Empire, NV

Average humidity in December - Empire, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (19%).

Average rainfall in December
Empire, NV

Average rainfall in December - Empire, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and March (0.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Empire, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Empire, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Empire, NV

Average snowfall in December - Empire, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.56"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Empire, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Empire, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Empire, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Empire, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Empire, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and August (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Empire, NV

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Empire, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Empire, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Empire, NV

Average visibility in December - Empire, 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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