December weather forecast
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gardnerville Ranchos, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low-temperature average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gardnerville Ranchos, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.6 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 41.65" (1058mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December stands out as Gardnerville Ranchos's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 22.1°F (-5.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Gardnerville Ranchos is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gardnerville Ranchos, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gardnerville Ranchos, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gardnerville Ranchos?

In Gardnerville Ranchos, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average temperature in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average rainfall in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average snowfall in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average UV index in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Average visibility in December - Gardnerville Ranchos, 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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