Weather in South Lake Tahoe: December
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Average day temperature: | 37.6°F |
| Average night temperature: | 27.7°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 46.6°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 15 days |
| Day length: | 9.4 - 9.6 hours | |
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Number of days with precipitation: | 5 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 2.7 in. | |
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Air temperature in December, °F
The highest day temperature during December of 2023 was 55°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 12°F. Day and night temperature averages during December were 41.5°F and 28.7°F.
Sea water temperature in South Lake Tahoe in December, °F
The average sea water temperature in December of 2023 was 46.3°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 48.2°F and 43.7°F.
Mostly all days in December are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in December, in.
Precipitation total value in South Lake Tahoe in December is 2.7 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
The average wind speed value in December is 6.4 mph
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in December is: 5.5.
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