Lake Tahoe Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Lake Tahoe: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Lake Tahoe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 5° | -3° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 5° | -2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 8° | -1° | 111 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 10° | 1° | 46 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 16° | 5° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 23° | 11° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 26° | 15° | 10 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 25° | 14° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septiembre | 21° | 10° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 15° | 5° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 9° | 1° | 76 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 7° | -0° | 97 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Tahoe
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Tahoe compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Tahoe.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Bay State Park | 17 km | 8°C | 1°C cooler | 860 mm |
| Nevada | 24 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 374 mm |
| Reno | 52 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 362 mm |
| Sacramento | 139 km | 17°C | +8°C warmer | 690 mm |
| Yosemite National Park | 144 km | 4°C | 5°C cooler | 947 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Lake Tahoe
Go in junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Tahoe
Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of -2°C is 17.6°C below the 15°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -9°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Lake Tahoe is known for Alpine lake con ski and summer seasons. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 22.000.
Ahora mismo hay -2°C (28°F) in Lake Tahoe con cielo despejado. La sensación térmica es de -8°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -9°C a -2°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Lake Tahoe is junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es temperate. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 26°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -3°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 262 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of -2°C is 17.6°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 10 AM a 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Tahoe today at 10/10. Overnight lows near -9°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Tahoe
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 39°5′48.5″N 120°1′56.6″W (39.0968, -120.0324) |
| Población | 22.000 |
| Known for | Alpine lake con ski and summer seasons |
| Hora local | 5:22 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Its coordinates are 39.0968, -120.0324. It lies in América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe ahora mismo?
It is currently -2°C (28°F) con cielo despejado. Humedad is 50% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lake Tahoe?
junio, julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Tahoe, which has a temperate climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Tahoe in?
Lake Tahoe observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The hora local is 5:22 PM.
How many people live in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 22.000.
What is the nearest airport a Lake Tahoe?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 262 km away.
What are the top things a do in Lake Tahoe?
Popular options include Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated octubre 24, 2026 at 5:22 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
