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Lake Tahoe in December

The toughest month — score 22 of 100

Typical December days in Lake Tahoe reach about 43°F with nights near 18°F.

What to pack for Lake Tahoe in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 18°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 25° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical December.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Tahoe

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.