Las Vegas Weather in December: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In December, Las Vegas has clear-day skies with an average temperature ranging from a low of 6.3°C (43.3°F) to a high of 16.7°C (62.1°F). The city experiences light rain, with an average precipitation of 0.12mm and a 3.2% chance of precipitation. The average humidity is around 36.1%. Las Vegas is known for its desert climate, characterized by hot and dry summers and mild winters. December falls within the winter season, but temperatures in Las Vegas remain relatively mild compared to other parts of the United States. Travelers can expect cool but pleasant weather during their visit, with daytime temperatures often reaching the high teens in degrees Celsius (around 60 degrees Fahrenheit). Nighttime temperatures can drop significantly, so it is advisable to pack layers to adjust for the temperature difference between day and night.
What is the temperature in Las Vegas in December?
Average air temperature in Las Vegas is 11.2°C (52.1°F) in December. The outside temperature in Las Vegas feels like 10.7°C (51.3°F) on a typical December day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 16.7°C (62°F) and feels like 16.7°C (62°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 6.3°C (43.4°F) which feels like 5°C (41°F).
How hot is Las Vegas in December?
The hot temperature in December in Las Vegas rises to 22°C (71.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 36.1% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 22 °C (71.6°F). The average maximum temp in Las Vegas is 16.7°C (71.6°F) during day time in December.
How cold is Las Vegas in December?
The coldest temp in Las Vegas in December drops to 2.6°C (36.7°F) during the cold nights. With 14.7km/h (9.1mph) winds and 36.1% humidity it feels like 0.6°C (33.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 6.3°C (43.4°F) during night time in December.
Does it rain in Las Vegas in December?
Yes, it rains for 1 day in Las Vegas, United States in December averaging 0.12 mm of precipitation. Las Vegas has a 3.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.
How much does it rain in Las Vegas throughout December?
Las Vegas has 0.12 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 1 days out of the entire month.
Is Las Vegas windy in December?
The average speed of wind in Las Vegas, United States during December is 14.7km/h (9.1mph) and average windgust is 22km/h (13.7mph). On some days in December wind can reach up to 33.7km/h (20.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Las Vegas in December?
Most days of December the wind is blowing from West-Northwest direction in Las Vegas.
What are the humidity levels in Las Vegas in December?
The average humidity levels in Las Vegas in December are 36.1%. Daily humidity levels in Las Vegas range from 19.2% to 70.5% during December.
How many hours of daylight are in Las Vegas in December?
Las Vegas has 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Las Vegas in December is at 6:44:03 and the sunset is at 16:28:40.
What is the cloud coverage in Las Vegas in December?
Clouds cover 21.7% of the sky on average throughout December in Las Vegas. The cloud coverage ranges from 2.1% to 78.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in December in Las Vegas?
The average UV index in Las Vegas is 5.6 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Las Vegas in December?
The average solar radiation is 116.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Las Vegas during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 20.1 W/m2 to 142.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during December in Las Vegas?
The average solar energy during December in Las Vegas is 10.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.9 MJ/m2, to 12.3 MJ/m2 during December.
Are there severe weather risks in Las Vegas in December?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Las Vegas, United States in December.
What is the air pressure in Las Vegas in December?
On average the air pressure in Las Vegas in December is 1020.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1013 mb to 1031.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Las Vegas in December?
The average daylight visibility in Las Vegas in December is 16 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15.3 km (9.5 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.
What is the dew point in Las Vegas in December?
The average dew point in Las Vegas during December is -4.3°C (24.2°F).
Where is the data for Las Vegas climate in December coming from?
The climate data for Las Vegas, Nevada, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.
- MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NV US
- LAS VEGAS AIR TERMINAL, NV US
- LAS VEGAS NELLIS AFB, NV US
- Las Vegas NV US CEMP
- KLAS
- KLSV
- KVGT