Lake Tahoe (CA)
December
Weather in Lake Tahoe, California for December 2026
Your guide to Lake Tahoe weather in December - trends and predictions
Expect heavy snowfall in Lake Tahoe during December, with an average of 16 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Lake Tahoe at the beginning of December is 7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.6 °C by the end of December.
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11
Dry days
4
Rainy days
16
Snow days
6°/-2°
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13 km/h
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71 %
Avg humidity
Lake Tahoe Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Lake Tahoe
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December weather in Lake Tahoe day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Freezing fog | 7° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Light snow showers | 7° /-2° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 3 |  Moderate snow | 7° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Mist | 9° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 |  Cloudy | 10° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 |  Heavy snow | 8° /-1° | 4.4 mm | 2.8 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Heavy snow | 6° /-2° | 3.7 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Mist | 6° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 |  Overcast | 6° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Overcast | 11° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 |  Sunny | 11° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 |  Partly cloudy | 5° /-2° | 16.3 mm | 11.8 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Mist | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 6° /-2° | 54.5 mm | 11.6 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Sunny | 7° /-5° | 0.9 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Sunny | 7° /0° | 15.1 mm | 9.2 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-1° | 17.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Overcast | 7° /1° | 11.7 mm | 6.2 cm | |
| Dec. 19 |  Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 5° /0° | 31.6 mm | 13.2 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Light snow showers | 5° /1° | 19.4 mm | 8.7 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Moderate snow | 4° /0° | 87.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Heavy snow | 4° /-2° | 49.5 mm | 35 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Partly cloudy | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Cloudy | 4° /-3° | 54.9 mm | 37.3 cm | |
| Dec. 25 |  Patchy rain possible | 4° /-2° | 34.8 mm | 10.3 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Mist | 3° /-3° | 68.5 mm | 6.2 cm | |
| Dec. 27 |  Patchy light snow | 3° /-3° | 26.2 mm | 5.7 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Fog | 3° /-4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Sunny | 5° /-4° | 46 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 4° /-6° | 2.9 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Light snow showers | 3° /-6° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Lake Tahoe in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Lake Tahoe forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lake Tahoe in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Lake Tahoe during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Lake Tahoe during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 547.3 mm is expected in Lake Tahoe during December, occurring over more than 4 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Lake Tahoe in December 2026?
Lake Tahoe experiences an average snowfall of 162.643 cm during December, occurring over 16 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Lake Tahoe during December?
The average wind speed in Lake Tahoe during December is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Lake Tahoe snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Lake Tahoe sees 16 snowy days during December, with approximately 162.6 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in Lake Tahoe
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Typically, Lake Tahoe has 4 rainy days in December with a total of 547.3 mm of rainfall.
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