December weather in South Lake Tahoe, CA
The average temperature in South Lake Tahoe in December is 30.4°F (18.0°F–42.8°F). Average precipitation: 3.49 inches.
December is a winter month in South Lake Tahoe, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 17m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
42.8°F
Avg Low
18.0°F
Precipitation
3.49 in
Daylight
9h 17m
December records in South Lake Tahoe
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.0°F (2008) | 6.1°F (2004) | 2.81 in (2005) |
| December 2 | 59.0°F (1977) | -6.9°F (2022) | 1.81 in (2012) |
| December 3 | 59.0°F (1977) | -1.8°F (2018) | 0.46 in (2014) |
| December 4 | 59.0°F (1979) | -2.0°F (2001) | 0.65 in (2022) |
| December 5 | 57.0°F (1990) | -8.0°F (1972) | 0.92 in (2012) |
| December 6 | 55.9°F (2008) | -2.0°F (1998) | 1.27 in (2003) |
| December 7 | 55.9°F (2010) | -2.0°F (1998) | 1.21 in (2019) |
| December 8 | 61.0°F (2015) | -13.0°F (2009) | 0.41 in (2004) |
| December 9 | 57.9°F (1979) | -29.0°F (1972) | 0.47 in (2021) |
| December 10 | 63.0°F (1990) | -2.0°F (1980) | 2.50 in (2016) |
| December 11 | 59.0°F (1990) | -18.9°F (1972) | 0.75 in (2022) |
| December 12 | 54.0°F (1986) | -2.0°F (1968) | 0.61 in (2009) |
| December 13 | 55.0°F (1976) | -7.1°F (1972) | 0.91 in (2021) |
| December 14 | 57.9°F (2017) | -9.9°F (1972) | 0.99 in (2010) |
| December 15 | 59.0°F (2017) | -7.1°F (1971) | 1.79 in (2016) |
| December 16 | 55.0°F (1974) | -5.1°F (1971) | 0.26 in (2016) |
| December 17 | 57.9°F (1979) | -11.0°F (2008) | 1.07 in (2010) |
| December 18 | 57.0°F (2025) | -7.1°F (1992) | 1.55 in (2005) |
| December 19 | 55.9°F (2003) | -13.0°F (1992) | 1.25 in (2010) |
| December 20 | 57.0°F (2005) | -9.9°F (1978) | 0.56 in (2007) |
| December 21 | 55.9°F (1994) | -16.1°F (1990) | 1.53 in (2015) |
| December 22 | 57.9°F (2014) | -17.0°F (1990) | 1.40 in (2025) |
| December 23 | 55.9°F (2014) | -14.1°F (1990) | 1.61 in (2021) |
| December 24 | 51.1°F (2017) | -13.0°F (1970) | 2.31 in (2025) |
| December 25 | 55.0°F (1980) | -15.0°F (1970) | 0.69 in (2008) |
| December 26 | 55.9°F (2011) | -14.1°F (1988) | 0.52 in (2005) |
| December 27 | 57.0°F (2017) | -11.9°F (1988) | 2.84 in (2022) |
| December 28 | 59.0°F (2011) | -5.1°F (2012) | 0.92 in (2005) |
| December 29 | 61.0°F (2017) | -13.0°F (1988) | 0.53 in (2024) |
| December 30 | 57.9°F (2017) | -8.0°F (1971) | 2.39 in (2022) |
| December 31 | 57.0°F (2013) | -20.0°F (1987) | 3.65 in (2022) |