December weather forecast
Mountain City, NV

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Weather in December

December in Mountain City marks the full swing of winter with consistent cold temperatures and high snowfall. With 14.69" (373mm) of snowfall, it is indeed the month with the highest average snow accumulation. The least amount of sunshine hours and shortest daylight time contribute to a wintry ambiance. Snow-covered landscapes and chilly days characterize the month. As December ends, it leaves behind a weather pattern that sets the stage for the new year, promising the continuity of winter in Mountain City.

Temperature

December is the month when Mountain City, Nevada, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 28.4°F (-2°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

In Mountain City, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mountain City is December, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Mountain City. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mountain City, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mountain City, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Mountain City is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mountain City is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Mountain City?

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), is considered the coldest month in Mountain City, Nevada.

How cold is it in Mountain City in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mountain City, is 28.4°F (-2°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mountain City?

The average relative humidity in December in Mountain City, Nevada, is 82%.

What is the rainiest month in Mountain City?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Mountain City, Nevada. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mountain City in December?

In Mountain City, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Mountain City?

The month with the most snowfall in Mountain City is December, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Mountain City?

In December, it is snowing for 17.1 days. Throughout December, 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mountain City?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mountain City.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mountain City?

The average day length in December in Mountain City, Nevada, is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mountain City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mountain City, Nevada, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:23 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mountain City, Nevada, is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mountain City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mountain City, Nevada, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mountain City, NV

Average temperature in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 28.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Mountain City, NV

Average pressure in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mountain City, NV

Average wind speed in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountain City, NV

Average humidity in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountain City, NV

Average rainfall in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountain City, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountain City, NV

Average snowfall in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 14.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (14.69").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountain City, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mountain City, NV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountain City, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountain City, NV

Average UV index in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mountain City, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Mountain City, NV

Average visibility in December - Mountain City, NV
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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