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Truckee-Tahoe Airport weather in December (United States of America)

Looking to travel to Truckee-Tahoe Airport in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Truckee-Tahoe Airport generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Truckee-Tahoe Airport in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Truckee-Tahoe Airport. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Truckee-Tahoe Airport, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 64% *  
* Data from: Reno, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather 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 Truckee-Tahoe Airport in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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