Lake Tahoe Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Lake Tahoe: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Lake Tahoe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 5° | -3° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | -2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 8° | -1° | 111 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 10° | 1° | 46 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 5° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 23° | 11° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 26° | 15° | 10 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 25° | 14° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 21° | 10° | 29 mm | ★★★★★ |
| október | 15° | 5° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 9° | 1° | 76 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 7° | -0° | 97 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Tahoe
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Tahoe compares með 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 | 865 mm |
| Nevada | 24 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 376 mm |
| Reno | 52 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 367 mm |
| Sacramento | 139 km | 17°C | +8°C warmer | 690 mm |
| Yosemite National Park | 144 km | 4°C | 5°C cooler | 951 mm |
Best time til visit Lake Tahoe
Go in júní, júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Tahoe
Today is much colder than average for september. The forecast high of 6°C is 14.5°C below the 21°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near -1°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 20°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 23°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Lake Tahoe is known for Alpine lake með ski and summer seasons. Íbúafjöldinn er um 22.000.
Núna er hitinn 1°C (33°F) in Lake Tahoe með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -3°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -1°C til 6°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Lake Tahoe is júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 26°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -3°C.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 262 km away. Nearby highlights include Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much colder than average for september. The forecast high of 6°C is 14.5°C below the 21°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Lake Tahoe today at 9.8/10. Overnight lows near -1°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
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 39°5′48.5″N 120°1′56.6″W (39.0968, -120.0324) |
| Mannfjöldi | 22.000 |
| Known for | Alpine lake með ski and summer seasons |
| Staðartími | 4:44 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | 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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe núna?
It is currently 1°C (33°F) með skýjað. Raki is 40% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Lake Tahoe?
júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Tahoe, which has a temperate climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 local time is 4:44 AM.
How many people live in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 22.000.
What is the nearest airport til Lake Tahoe?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 262 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 september 15, 2026 at 4:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
