Incline Village, NV weather in December
Expect cold, snowy weather in Incline Village in December, with highs near 40°F and lows near 21°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 36.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in Incline Village. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 6.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 36.2 in
- snow on the ground 24 days
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 4:37 pm | 7:19 am / 4:46 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 9.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Blue Canyon Airport (40 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more24 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in December
Normal precipitation is 6.0 in; a dry December brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 8.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 36.2 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202017: average high 46°F
- Coolest December1992: average high 38°F
- Wettest December2005: 18.6 in
- Driest December2011: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading60°F (December 30, 2017)
- Lowest reading-4°F (December 8, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 40°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 21°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.0 h | 9.5 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -8°F from November and 0°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: Reno, NV21 mi · high 47°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Reno, NV21 mi · high 47°F · 7 wet days
How Incline Village ranks in December
- Normal high288th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days257th driest of 378
- Comfortable days312th most of 340
What to pack for Incline Village in December
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 24 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
December has 1079 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Incline Village in December?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was -4°F (December 8, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Incline Village in December?
About 11 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.0 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (18.6 in); the driest was in 2011, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Incline Village in December?
Yes. Normal snowfall in December is 36.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 24 days.
Is December a good time to visit Incline Village?
December ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Incline Village (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Tahoe City (USC00048758), 11 mi WSW of the city center, 6,230 ft (207 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Blue Canyon Airport (USW00023225), 40 mi W of the city center, 5,276 ft (1,161 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lake Tahoe Airport (725847-93230), 24 mi S of the city center, 6,257 ft (180 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).