Placer County (Lake Tahoe)
December
Weather in Placer County for December 2025
Your guide to Placer County weather in December - trends and predictions
Placer County typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 10 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Placer County at the beginning of December is 7.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.6 °F by the end of December.
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21
Dry days
0
Rainy days
10
Snow days
6°/-3°
Temperatures
10 km/h
Avg max wind
75 %
Avg humidity
Placer County in December average weather
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  7° | 2  5° | 3  9° | 4  10° | 5  11° | 6  9° | |
| 7 4° | 8 5° | 9  3° | 10 9° | 11  9° | 12  1° | 13 2° |
| 14 4° | 15 5° | 16 6° | 17 7° | 18 7° | 19  6° | 20 5° |
| 21 4° | 22 5° | 23 5° | 24 4° | 25  5° | 26 4° | 27  5° |
| 28 4° | 29 5° | 30 1° | 31 1° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Placer County
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December weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1 | Freezing fog | 7° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 | Light snow showers | 5° /-2° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Moderate snow | 9° /-1° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Mist | 10° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Cloudy | 11° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Heavy snow | 9° /-1° | 6.6 mm | 4.2 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Heavy snow | 4° /-4° | 5.5 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Mist | 5° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Overcast | 3° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Overcast | 9° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Sunny | 9° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Partly cloudy | 1° /-5° | 24.5 mm | 17.7 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Mist | 2° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 4° /-5° | 81.8 mm | 17.4 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Sunny | 5° /-10° | 1.4 mm | 1 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Sunny | 6° /-2° | 22.6 mm | 13.8 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Heavy snow | 7° /0° | 17.5 mm | 9.3 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 6° /0° | 20.7 mm | 11.8 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Light snow showers | 5° /1° | 3.1 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Moderate snow | 4° /-1° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Mist | 5° /-2° | 12.1 mm | 7.6 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Partly cloudy | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Cloudy | 4° /-5° | 23.9 mm | 15.5 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Mist | 4° /-3° | 52 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Patchy light snow | 5° /-1° | 39.3 mm | 8.6 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Fog | 4° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Sunny | 5° /-2° | 69.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 1° /-7° | 4.3 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Light snow showers | 1° /-10° | 0.1 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.
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 -3°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Placer County during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 117.6 mm is expected in Placer County during December, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Placer County in December 2025?
Placer County experiences an average snowfall of 69.075 cm during December, occurring over 10 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Placer County during December?
The average wind speed in Placer County during December is 10 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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