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Weather in South Lake Tahoe, California for December 2025

Your guide to South Lake Tahoe weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • South Lake Tahoe typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 9 snowy days.
    According to South Lake Tahoe snow forecast for December 2025, no snow is expected at the beginning of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the first days of December 2025 in South Lake Tahoe predicts a temperature of 9.9 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in South Lake Tahoe at the beginning of December is 8.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.1 °F by the end of December.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
9
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/-3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
61 %
Avg humidity

South Lake Tahoe Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
9°
2
Sunny
10°
3
Sunny
7°
4
Sunny
6°
5
Sunny
9°
6
Sunny
11°
7
Sunny
9°
8
Sunny
12°
9
Sunny
9°
10
Sunny
7°
11
Cloudy
9°
12
Moderate snow
-1°
13
Moderate snow
1°
14
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
15
Partly cloudy
4°
16
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
17
Partly cloudy
6°
18
Overcast
11°
19
Sunny
12°
20
Overcast
9°
21
Patchy rain possible
6°
22
Light freezing rain
6°
23
Patchy rain possible
7°
24
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°
25
Overcast
3°
26
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
5°
28
Patchy rain possible
5°
29
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°
30
Overcast
2°
31
Partly cloudy
4°

Temperatures trend during December in South Lake Tahoe

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in South Lake Tahoe day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-4° 16.1 mm 10.6 cm
Dec. 13 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-4° 5.9 mm 1.9 cm
Dec. 14 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-6° 49.1 mm 34.9 cm
Dec. 15 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /0° 15.6 mm 0.9 cm
Dec. 17 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /0° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 6° /0° 3.8 mm 0.4 cm
Dec. 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /0° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-4° 26.5 mm 15.9 cm
Dec. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-7° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-1° 25.1 mm 10.1 cm
Dec. 27 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 5° /0° 26.9 mm 9.2 cm
Dec. 28 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 1.5 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-2° 44 mm 7.6 cm
Dec. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for South 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 South Lake Tahoe forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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South Lake Tahoe in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in South Lake Tahoe during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in South Lake Tahoe during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 216.4 mm is expected in South Lake Tahoe during December, occurring over more than 4 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in South Lake Tahoe in December 2025?
South Lake Tahoe experiences an average snowfall of 91.6 cm during December, occurring over 9 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in South Lake Tahoe during December?
The average wind speed in South Lake Tahoe during December is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

South Lake Tahoe snow forecast December 2025

Track daily snowfall levels and discover South Lake Tahoe’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, South Lake Tahoe sees 9 snowy days during December, with approximately 91.6 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in South Lake Tahoe

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for South Lake Tahoes December weather 💧
Typically, South Lake Tahoe has 4 rainy days in December with a total of 216.4 mm of rainfall.

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