ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Lake Tahoe vs Steamboat Springs: weather in December
Essentially a tie in December: Lake Tahoe is 0% clear historically, Steamboat Springs is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 41°F vs 34°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Lake Tahoe
CA
- Clear days, December
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 41°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 37% of days
Steamboat Springs
CO
- Clear days, December
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 34°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 43% of days
Frequently asked
Is Lake Tahoe or Steamboat Springs warmer in December?
Lake Tahoe runs warmer by day in December. Lake Tahoe averages highs of 41°F (highs n=248 days); Steamboat Springs averages highs of 34°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Lake Tahoe or Steamboat Springs in December?
Days with measurable rain: Lake Tahoe 37%, Steamboat Springs 43% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Lake Tahoe or Steamboat Springs?
Essentially a tie in December: Lake Tahoe is 0% clear historically, Steamboat Springs is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 41°F vs 34°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Compare Lake Tahoe vs Steamboat Springs in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.