December weather forecast
Steamboat, NV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steamboat, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.4°F (3°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Steamboat's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 37.4°F (3°C) to a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Steamboat are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Steamboat, Nevada, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Steamboat, there are 50.2 rainfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Steamboat are January through May, September through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Steamboat?

With an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), December is the coldest month in Steamboat, Nevada.

How cold is it in Steamboat in December?

In Steamboat, 37.4°F (3°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months in Steamboat?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Steamboat?

In December, the average relative humidity in Steamboat is 73%.

How many days does it rain in December in Steamboat?

In Steamboat, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Steamboat?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Steamboat, Nevada. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Steamboat?

In Steamboat, Nevada, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Steamboat?

The month with the shortest days in Steamboat is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Steamboat?

The average day length in December in Steamboat, Nevada, is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Steamboat?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:45 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Steamboat?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Steamboat have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Steamboat, Nevada, is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Steamboat?

The months with the lowest UV index in Steamboat, Nevada, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Steamboat?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Steamboat, NV

Average temperature in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Steamboat, NV

Average pressure in December - Steamboat, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Steamboat, NV

Average wind speed in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Steamboat, NV

Average humidity in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Steamboat, NV

Average rainfall in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Steamboat, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steamboat, NV

Average snowfall in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Steamboat, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steamboat, 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 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steamboat, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (20.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Steamboat, NV

Average UV index in December - Steamboat, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Steamboat, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Steamboat, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in December
Steamboat, NV

Average visibility in December - Steamboat, 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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