Lake Tahoe Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Lake Tahoe: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Lake Tahoe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 5° | -3° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | 5° | -2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 8° | -1° | 111 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | 10° | 1° | 46 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 5° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 23° | 11° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juillet | 26° | 15° | 10 mm | ★★★★★ |
| août | 25° | 14° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembre | 21° | 10° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octobre | 15° | 5° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 9° | 1° | 76 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 7° | -0° | 97 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Tahoe
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Tahoe compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Lake Tahoe
Go in juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Tahoe
Today is much colder than average for octobre. The forecast high of -4°C is 18.9°C below the 15°C typical for this month.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Rafales à 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -8°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 57 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Lake Tahoe is known for Alpine lake avec ski and summer seasons. Sa population est d’environ 22.000.
Actuellement, il fait -5°C (23°F) in Lake Tahoe avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de -12°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -8°C à -4°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 18%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 6.1/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Lake Tahoe is juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est temperate. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 26°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -3°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 262 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
En termes simples. Today is much colder than average for octobre. The forecast high of -4°C is 18.9°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 2 PM à 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Tahoe today at 9.4/10. Rafales à 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -8°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
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 39°5′48.5″N 120°1′56.6″W (39.0968, -120.0324) |
| Population | 22.000 |
| Known for | Alpine lake avec ski and summer seasons |
| Heure locale | 2:32 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin, juillet, août and septembre |
| Climat | 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 Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe maintenant?
It is currently -5°C (23°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 60% and wind is 26 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Lake Tahoe?
juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Tahoe, which has a temperate climate. janvier, février and décembre 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 heure locale is 2:32 AM.
How many people live in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 22.000.
What is the nearest airport à Lake Tahoe?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 262 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 2:32 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
