Truckee-Tahoe Airport Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Truckee-Tahoe Airport is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July to a chilly 5°C (41°F) in the coolest month, December.

Nights vary from 6°C (43°F) in July to around -8°C (18°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Truckee-Tahoe Airport receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 572 mm (23 in) annually. The climate in Truckee-Tahoe Airport shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high snow/rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation over 14 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 6.8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Truckee-Tahoe Airport Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Truckee-Tahoe Airport serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Truckee-Tahoe Airport.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year