December weather forecast
Zephyr Cove, NV

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zephyr Cove, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), December is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Zephyr Cove, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Zephyr Cove, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Zephyr Cove, there are 47.3 rainfall days, and 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Zephyr Cove, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 7.83" (199mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.5 snowfall days, and 38.54" (979mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zephyr Cove.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Zephyr Cove, December records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 36.5°F (2.5°C) and reaching a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Zephyr Cove, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Zephyr Cove is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Zephyr Cove, in December, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Zephyr Cove, during December, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.83" (199mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Zephyr Cove have in December?

In Zephyr Cove, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Zephyr Cove?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Zephyr Cove.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average temperature in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average pressure in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average wind speed in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average humidity in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (43%).

Average rainfall in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average rainfall in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average snowfall in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

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

Average UV index in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average UV index in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Zephyr Cove, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Zephyr Cove, NV

Average visibility in December - Zephyr Cove, 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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