December weather forecast
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV

December marks the reintroduction of cold winter weather in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada. With temperatures possibly falling from 11.9°C (53.4°F) to a low of -1.4°C (29.5°F), December once again stresses winter's dominion. Despite minimal rainfall and snowfall, this month boasts the least hours of daylight in the year. The frosty winter landscape of December promises a white canvas for the imminent turn of a new year. As this final month unfolds, the chill of January once again waits on the horizon.

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F) to a fresh 11.9°C (53.4°F). Despite a noticeable differential from daytime highs, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area notes an average nighttime low-temperature of -1.4°C (29.5°F) in December.

Rainfall

During December, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. During the entire year, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area aggregates up to 295mm (11.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. During December, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of snow. In Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 69mm (2.72").

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:37 pm PST.