December weather forecast
Pahrump, NV

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Weather in December

December in Pahrump means full-fledged winter with lower averages of around 50.7°F (10.4°C). Although snowfall is at the minimum, winter's presence is undoubtedly felt in the town. As the year comes to a close, the shortest day of the year also occurs in this month. Despite the cold, the festive cheer warms up the city. Bundled up residents taking part in holiday festivities light up the winter evenings, thus ending the year on a high note.

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Pahrump is 45%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Pahrump, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 18, 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 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average December temperature?

Pahrump in December has an average high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pahrump, the average relative humidity in December is 45%.

What is the wettest month in Pahrump?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pahrump, Nevada, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Pahrump?

In Pahrump, Nevada, snow does not fall in April through October and December.

Does it snow in December?

In December, in Pahrump, it doesn't snow. November is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pahrump, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:39 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pahrump have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Pahrump, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pahrump, NV

Average temperature in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pahrump, NV

Average pressure in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.76"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pahrump, NV

Average wind speed in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Pahrump, NV

Average humidity in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in December
Pahrump, NV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in December
Pahrump, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pahrump, NV

Average snowfall in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pahrump, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pahrump, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (20.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Pahrump, NV

Average UV index in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Pahrump, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Pahrump, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in December
Pahrump, NV

Average visibility in December - Pahrump, 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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