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Weather in Placer County, California for December 2026

Your guide to Placer County weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Placer County typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 9 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Placer County at the beginning of December is 7.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.3 °C by the end of December.

    • More

  • Is December a good time to visit Placer County? check out the best time to travel to Placer County page.

  • ✨ Is December a good time to visit Placer County? – Ask the AI Weatherman

Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
9
Snow days
Average temperatures
6°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
Avg humidity

Placer County Weather December

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

Temperatures trend during December in Placer County

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December weather in Placer County day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 6° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-1° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Dec. 3 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /-2° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Dec. 4 Mist
Mist
 8° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 8° /0° 4.4 mm 2.8 cm
Dec. 7 Light snow
Light snow
 5° /-2° 3.7 mm 1.5 cm
Dec. 8 Mist
Mist
 6° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 4° /-2° 16.3 mm 11.8 cm
Dec. 13 Mist
Mist
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 6° /-2° 54.5 mm 11.6 cm
Dec. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-5° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
Dec. 16 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 7° /0° 15.1 mm 9.2 cm
Dec. 17 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 6° /-1° 17.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 6° /1° 11.7 mm 6.2 cm
Dec. 19 Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
 5° /0° 31.6 mm 13.2 cm
Dec. 20 Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 4° /2° 19.4 mm 8.7 cm
Dec. 21 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 4° /0° 87.9 mm 0.1 cm
Dec. 22 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 4° /-1° 49.5 mm 35 cm
Dec. 23 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 4° /-3° 54.9 mm 37.3 cm
Dec. 25 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 4° /-2° 34.8 mm 10.3 cm
Dec. 26 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-2° 68.5 mm 6.2 cm
Dec. 27 Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
 3° /-2° 26.2 mm 5.7 cm
Dec. 28 Fog
Fog
 3° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 5° /-4° 46 mm 0.1 cm
Dec. 30 Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
 3° /-5° 2.9 mm 2.1 cm
Dec. 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-6° 1.3 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Placer 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 Placer County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Placer County in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Placer County during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Placer County during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 547.3 mm is expected in Placer County during December, occurring over more than 1 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Placer County in December 2026?
Placer County experiences an average snowfall of 162.6 cm during December, occurring over 9 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Placer County during December?
The average wind speed in Placer County during December is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Placer County snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Placer County’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Placer County sees 9 snowy days during December, with approximately 162.6 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Placer County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Placer Countys December weather 💧
Typically, Placer County has 1 rainy days in December with a total of 547.3 mm of rainfall.
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