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° | 13° | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe | 0 km | 9°C | about the same | 668 mm |
| Emerald Bay State Park | 17 km | 8°C | 1°C cooler | 871 mm |
| Nevada | 24 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 380 mm |
| Reno | 52 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 371 mm |
| Sacramento | 139 km | 17°C | +8°C warmer | 692 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 ágúst. The forecast high of 12°C is 12.6°C below the 25°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 8°C (47°F) in Lake Tahoe með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 4°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 5°C til 12°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - 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 Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park and Half Dome.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much colder than average for ágúst. The forecast high of 12°C is 12.6°C below the 25°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Tahoe today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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 | 10:28 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 8°C (47°F) með clear. Raki is 46% and wind is 10 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 10:28 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 Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Alcatraz Island.
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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 ágúst 24, 2026 at 10:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
