December weather in Reno, NV
The average temperature in Reno in December is 35.8°F (26.8°F–44.8°F). Average precipitation: 1.20 inches. Average snowfall is 7.4 inches.
December is a winter month in Reno, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 13m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
44.8°F
Avg Low
26.8°F
Precipitation
1.20 in
Snow
7.4 in
December records in Reno
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.9°F (2008) | 19.9°F (2004) | 0.40 in (2005) |
| December 2 | 63.0°F (2013) | 16.0°F (2004) | 0.93 in (2001) |
| December 3 | 64.9°F (2007) | 17.1°F (2013) | 0.37 in (2013) |
| December 4 | 62.1°F (2021) | 10.0°F (2004) | 0.26 in (2022) |
| December 5 | 62.1°F (2021) | 12.0°F (2013) | 0.40 in (2012) |
| December 6 | 63.0°F (2023) | 10.9°F (2013) | 0.16 in (2007) |
| December 7 | 60.1°F (2025) | 7.0°F (2009) | 0.76 in (2007) |
| December 8 | 63.0°F (1996) | -0.9°F (2009) | 0.12 in (2019) |
| December 9 | 63.0°F (2025) | 1.0°F (2009) | 0.13 in (2021) |
| December 10 | 63.0°F (2025) | 5.0°F (2009) | 1.11 in (2016) |
| December 11 | 62.1°F (2025) | 10.9°F (2013) | 0.30 in (1996) |
| December 12 | 61.0°F (2010) | 10.9°F (2013) | 0.70 in (2009) |
| December 13 | 61.0°F (2010) | 17.1°F (2007) | 0.41 in (2021) |
| December 14 | 63.0°F (2002) | 18.0°F (2013) | 0.97 in (2024) |
| December 15 | 60.1°F (2016) | 15.1°F (2001) | 0.79 in (2016) |
| December 16 | 61.0°F (2025) | 12.0°F (2008) | 0.76 in (2002) |
| December 17 | 57.9°F (2025) | 8.1°F (2008) | 0.50 in (2010) |
| December 18 | 60.1°F (2025) | 6.1°F (2008) | 1.03 in (2005) |
| December 19 | 57.9°F (2017) | 10.0°F (2006) | 0.56 in (2010) |
| December 20 | 61.0°F (2005) | 8.1°F (1998) | 0.19 in (2003) |
| December 21 | 63.0°F (2000) | 1.9°F (1998) | 1.33 in (1996) |
| December 22 | 57.0°F (2024) | 3.9°F (1998) | 0.31 in (1996) |
| December 23 | 61.0°F (2025) | 1.0°F (1998) | 1.59 in (2021) |
| December 24 | 55.9°F (2005) | 10.0°F (1998) | 0.93 in (2025) |
| December 25 | 62.1°F (2005) | 14.0°F (2016) | 0.29 in (2008) |
| December 26 | 59.0°F (2022) | 12.0°F (2016) | 0.28 in (1996) |
| December 27 | 62.1°F (2023) | 12.0°F (2007) | 0.65 in (2022) |
| December 28 | 62.1°F (1998) | 16.0°F (2012) | 0.24 in (2001) |
| December 29 | 63.0°F (2017) | 15.1°F (2006) | 0.40 in (1996) |
| December 30 | 64.9°F (2017) | 15.1°F (2010) | 1.85 in (2004) |
| December 31 | 59.0°F (1996) | 9.0°F (2012) | 1.88 in (2022) |