Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Reno, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Reno, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.7 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Reno, in December, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Reno, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Reno.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Reno have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Reno have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Reno?
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Average temperature in December
Reno, NV
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Reno, NV
- Average pressure in December: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Reno, NV
- Average wind speed in December: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Reno, NV
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (28%).
Average rainfall in December
Reno, NV
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.16").
Average rainfall days in December
Reno, NV
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Reno, NV
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Reno, NV
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Reno, NV
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 24min).
- 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Reno, NV
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Reno, NV
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Reno, NV
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Reno, 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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