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Weather in Lake Tahoe, California for December 2026

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

    Snow Forecast ❄️

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

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe? check out the best time to travel to Lake Tahoe page.

  • ✨ Is December a good time to visit Lake Tahoe? – 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

Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Lake Tahoe 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 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 1 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 162.6 cm during December, occurring over 9 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

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

December rainfall patterns in Lake Tahoe

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