December weather - Winter 2024

Weather in December
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Average pressure in December
Average wind speed in December
Average humidity in December
Average rainfall in December
Average rainfall days in December
Average snowfall in December
Average snowfall days in December
Average daylight in December
Average sunshine in December
Average sunshine days in December
Average UV index in December
Average cloud cover in December
Average visibility in December

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, Nevada, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in West Wendover is 71%.

Rainfall

In West Wendover, Nevada, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In West Wendover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92 days and collects up to 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in West Wendover. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Wendover, Nevada, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in West Wendover?

The coldest month in West Wendover is December, with an average high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

How cold is it in West Wendover in December?

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

What is the average humidity in December in West Wendover?

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in West Wendover in December?

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

When does it snow the most in West Wendover?

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

How much does it snow in West Wendover in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Wendover?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in West Wendover?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Wendover?

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, in West Wendover, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Wendover?

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

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

The average sunshine duration in December in West Wendover is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Wendover?

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

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

In West Wendover, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

47.1°F 8.4°C

34.5°F 1.4°C

34.7°F 1.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7mph 9.2km/h

5.3mph 8.5km/h

4.9mph 7.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.7

20.5

Average UV index

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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December weather forecast
West Wendover, NV

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