Lake Tahoe Airport weather in December (United States of America)

How is December weather typically in Lake Tahoe Airport? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of December in Lake Tahoe Airport typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about -6°C at night. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Lake Tahoe Airport in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Typically around 13 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 187 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Tahoe Airport. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Tahoe Airport climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Tahoe Airport, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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