Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
41°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Lake Tahoe
United States · North America
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
41°F
Lows around 26°F
Precipitation
11 days/mo
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
7.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 31° and nights feel near 21°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
4 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 37°F, easing to about 32°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain22%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday37°F
Rain23%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon37°F
Rain23%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening32°F
Rain23%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 26 | 5.6 | 11 | 7.6 | 77 |
| Feb | 42 | 26 | 5.4 | 11 | 8.6 | 74 |
| Mar | 46 | 29 | 4.8 | 11 | 10.2 | 71 |
| Apr | 51 | 31 | 2.7 | 9 | 11.6 | 68 |
| May | 62 | 38 | 2.0 | 9 | 12.9 | 62 |
| Jun | 74 | 46 | 0.8 | 5 | 13.5 | 50 |
| Jul | 82 | 54 | 0.4 | 3 | 13.8 | 45 |
| Aug | 81 | 54 | 0.5 | 4 | 13.2 | 47 |
| Sep | 75 | 49 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.8 | 50 |
| Oct | 63 | 40 | 1.8 | 5 | 10.2 | 58 |
| Nov | 49 | 31 | 3.2 | 8 | 8.6 | 71 |
| Dec | 41 | 26 | 6.2 | 11 | 7.2 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 7, 2026
Data & methodology