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

What weather conditions can you expect in Truckee-Tahoe Airport this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Truckee-Tahoe Airport typically brings low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around -8°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Truckee-Tahoe Airport in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

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-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 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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