December weather forecast
Manhattan, NV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manhattan, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Manhattan's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Manhattan, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 rainfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

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 6:47 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Manhattan, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 60%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Manhattan, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Manhattan in December?

In Manhattan, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Manhattan is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Manhattan?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Manhattan?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Manhattan, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Manhattan, NV

Average temperature in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Manhattan, NV

Average pressure in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manhattan, NV

Average wind speed in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Manhattan, NV

Average humidity in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

Average rainfall in December
Manhattan, NV

Average rainfall in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Manhattan, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manhattan, NV

Average snowfall in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manhattan, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manhattan, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (20.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Manhattan, NV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Manhattan, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Manhattan, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Manhattan, NV

Average visibility in December - Manhattan, 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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