December weather forecast
Minden, NV

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Weather in December

December welcomes the stark winter in Minden, with plummeting temperatures and increased snowfall. The festive season brings joy and brightness to the otherwise gloomy, cold days. With an average of 7.5 days of snowfall, locals can often witness a 'white Christmas'. An increase in humidity levels gives a noticeable bite to the chill in the air. Daylight hours are at their shortest, marking the end of the year with the longest night.

Temperature

December is Minden's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and lows of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In Minden, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Minden, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.6 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Minden, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 41.65" (1058mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Minden, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Minden?

December is Minden's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and lows of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is December in Minden?

In December, in Minden, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Minden?

In Minden, Nevada, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Minden?

In Minden, Nevada, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Minden?

In Minden, Nevada, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Minden?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Minden?

On the first day of December in Minden, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Minden?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Minden?

The average sunshine duration in December in Minden, Nevada, is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Minden?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Minden?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Minden is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Minden, NV

Average temperature in December - Minden, NV
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Minden, NV

Average pressure in December - Minden, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Minden, NV

Average wind speed in December - Minden, NV
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and October (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Minden, NV

Average humidity in December - Minden, NV
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

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Average rainfall in December
Minden, NV

Average rainfall in December - Minden, NV
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Minden, NV

Average rainfall days in December - Minden, NV
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Minden, NV

Average snowfall in December - Minden, NV
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Minden, NV

Average snowfall days in December - Minden, NV
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minden, 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: 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Minden, NV

Average sunshine days in December - Minden, NV
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Minden, NV

Average UV index in December - Minden, NV
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Minden, NV

Average cloud cover in December - Minden, NV
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Minden, NV

Average visibility in December - Minden, 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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