Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Weather in December
These are climate averages, not a forecast.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in December? Based on NOAA 1991–2020 normals at Harry Reid Intl Airport, Las Vegas averages a high of 56.9°F and a low of 39.6°F in December, with 0.45 inches of precipitation. December is 10.2°F cooler than November.
- Average high 56.9°F 13.8°C
- Average low 39.6°F 4.2°C
- Precipitation 0.45 in 3.0 days
- Snow 0.2 in
December Temperatures in Las Vegas
December's average high is 10.2°F cooler than November's.
January's average high is 1.6°F warmer.
The average temperature normal is 48.2°F (9.0°C).
Rain and Snow in Las Vegas in December
Precipitation of 0.45 inches is 0.10 inches above the monthly mean of 0.35 inches.
About 3.0 days have at least 0.01 inch of precipitation.
The snowfall normal is 0.2 inches.
How December Compares to Other Months
December has the lowest average high in Las Vegas and is the tenth-driest month.
In Las Vegas, eleven months have a higher average high than December.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Days ≥ 0.01 in | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas weather in January | 58.5°F | 40.5°F | 0.56 in | 3.1 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in February | 62.9°F | 44.1°F | 0.80 in | 4.1 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in March | 71.1°F | 50.5°F | 0.42 in | 2.8 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in April | 78.5°F | 56.9°F | 0.20 in | 1.6 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in May | 88.5°F | 66.1°F | 0.07 in | 1.1 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in June | 99.4°F | 75.8°F | 0.04 in | 0.4 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in July | 104.5°F | 82.0°F | 0.38 in | 2.5 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in August | 102.8°F | 80.6°F | 0.32 in | 2.2 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in September | 94.9°F | 72.4°F | 0.32 in | 1.8 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in October | 81.2°F | 59.6°F | 0.32 in | 1.7 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in November | 67.1°F | 47.3°F | 0.30 in | 1.5 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in December | 56.9°F | 39.6°F | 0.45 in | 3.0 | 0.2 in |
Is December a Good Time to Visit Las Vegas?
December does not meet the weather rule: the average high is 56.9°F, outside 65 to 85°F, and precipitation is 0.45 inches, above the monthly mean of 0.35 inches.
About This Data
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Station: Harry Reid Intl Airport (NOAA station: LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP) (USW00023169), 14.4 mi from downtown, elevation 2131 ft. Climate normals are 30-year averages, not forecasts. MonthSky is not affiliated with NOAA.
Palecki, Michael; Durre, Imke; Applequist, Scott; Arguez, Anthony; Lawrimore, Jay (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-21.
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U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) dataset
NCEI dataset landing page for the monthly normals
FAQ
How hot is Las Vegas in December?
The average high is 56.9°F (13.8°C) and the average low is 39.6°F (4.2°C).
Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in December?
December averages 0.45 inches, above the monthly mean of 0.35 inches. That falls on about 3.0 days.
Does it snow in Las Vegas in December?
The snowfall normal is 0.2 inches.
Is December a good time to visit Las Vegas?
By this page's weather rule, no. The rule keeps months with an average high from 65 to 85°F and precipitation below 0.35 inches.