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Truckee weather in December (California, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Truckee in December? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Truckee generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Truckee in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Truckee. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Truckee, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 64% *  
Data from: Reno, the United States of America (38 KM, 24 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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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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