El Dorado County (South Lake Tahoe)
December
Weather in El Dorado County, California for December 2026
Your guide to El Dorado County weather in December - trends and predictions
The climate of El Dorado County in December is quite snowy, averaging 13 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in El Dorado County at the beginning of December is 8 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.4 °F by the end of December.
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16
Dry days
2
Rainy days
13
Snow days
7°/-1°
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15 km/h
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61 %
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El Dorado County Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in El Dorado County
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December weather in El Dorado County day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Cloudy | 8° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Sunny | 10° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Sunny | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Sunny | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Cloudy | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Sunny | 8° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 |  Overcast | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 |  Partly cloudy | 9° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Overcast | 8° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Partly cloudy | 11° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Cloudy | 12° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 |  Moderate snow | 6° /-1° | 8.1 mm | 5.3 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Moderate snow | 8° /0° | 3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| Dec. 14 |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 7° /-2° | 24.6 mm | 17.5 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Partly cloudy | 8° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /2° | 7.8 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Partly cloudy | 6° /-1° | 5.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Overcast | 10° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Sunny | 9° /0° | 21.2 mm | 5.9 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 8° /0° | 14.4 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| Dec. 21 |  Patchy rain possible | 7° /0° | 97.8 mm | 47.1 cm | |
| Dec. 22 |  Light freezing rain | 5° /0° | 74.4 mm | 35.7 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Patchy rain possible | 8° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-2° | 79.5 mm | 51.9 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Overcast | 2° /-4° | 42 mm | 10.5 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-1° | 43.9 mm | 27.7 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 3° /-3° | 13.5 mm | 4.6 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /-6° | 22 mm | 3.8 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Overcast | 5° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Partly cloudy | 6° /-5° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for El Dorado County 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 El Dorado County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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El Dorado County in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in El Dorado County during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below -1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in El Dorado County during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 459.9 mm is expected in El Dorado County during December, occurring over more than 2 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in El Dorado County in December 2026?
El Dorado County experiences an average snowfall of 215.24 cm during December, occurring over 13 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in El Dorado County during December?
The average wind speed in El Dorado County during December is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
El Dorado County snow forecast December 2026
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On average, El Dorado County sees 13 snowy days during December, with approximately 215.2 cm of total snowfall.
December rainfall patterns in El Dorado County
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Typically, El Dorado County has 2 rainy days in December with a total of 459.9 mm of rainfall.
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