South Lake Tahoe weather in December
December in South Lake Tahoe: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in South Lake Tahoe · #419 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
South Lake Tahoe climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 199 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 114.4 cm / 45 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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South Lake Tahoe in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
- December in South Lake Tahoe: cold, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for South Lake Tahoe on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in South Lake Tahoe in December?
- In December, South Lake Tahoe averages a daily high of 4.2°C and a low of -2.4°C, with about 199.4 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in South Lake Tahoe in December?
- South Lake Tahoe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in December.
- Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in December?
- South Lake Tahoe sees roughly 114.4 cm of snowfall in December.