December weather forecast
Wellington, NV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wellington, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average high of 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 66%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wellington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.8 days and collects up to 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wellington are January through May, October through December. In Wellington, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.5 snowfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Wellington's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is it in Wellington in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wellington, is 41°F (5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month in Wellington is December, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wellington, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:46 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wellington, NV

Average temperature in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Wellington, NV

Average pressure in December - Wellington, 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
Wellington, NV

Average wind speed in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Wellington, NV

Average humidity in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Wellington, NV

Average rainfall in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Wellington, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (8.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and October (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wellington, NV

Average snowfall in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wellington, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wellington, 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 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wellington, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (19 days).

Average UV index in December
Wellington, NV

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

Average cloud cover in December
Wellington, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Wellington, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Wellington, NV

Average visibility in December - Wellington, 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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