December weather forecast
West Wendover, NV

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A dramatic landscape engulfing the scenic West Wendover town in Nevada, with a clear far view of the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats
A dramatic landscape engulfing the scenic West Wendover town in Nevada, with a clear far view of the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats

Weather in December

December ushers in the brunt of winter in West Wendover, with temperatures falling between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C). The presence of winter is strongly felt with the highest snowfall of 3.7" (94mm) spread across 8.3 days. As West Wendover wraps up the year, daylight hours dwindle to 9.3 hours. While snow covers the ground, the end of December gives a glimpse of what to expect in January, closing the annual weather cycle.

Temperature

West Wendover's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In West Wendover, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Wendover, there are 92 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in December, with averages reaching a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How cold is December in West Wendover?

An average high-temperature, in December, in West Wendover, is 34.5°F (1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Wendover, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Wendover, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In West Wendover, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does West Wendover have in December?

In December, the average day length in West Wendover is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In West Wendover, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in West Wendover?

In West Wendover, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
West Wendover, NV

Average temperature in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
West Wendover, NV

Average pressure in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Wendover, NV

Average wind speed in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
West Wendover, NV

Average humidity in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (23%).

Average rainfall in December
West Wendover, NV

Average rainfall in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
West Wendover, NV

Average rainfall days in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Wendover, NV

Average snowfall in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Wendover, NV

Average snowfall days in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Wendover, NV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Wendover, NV

Average sunshine days in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
West Wendover, NV

Average UV index in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Wendover, NV

Average cloud cover in December - West Wendover, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
West Wendover, NV

Average visibility in December - West Wendover, 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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