Lake Tahoe Clima and Average Meteo
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.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | 5° | -3° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | 5° | -2° | 156 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 8° | -1° | 111 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aprile | 10° | 1° | 46 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 16° | 5° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| giugno | 23° | 11° | 2 mm | ★★★★★ |
| luglio | 26° | 15° | 10 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 25° | 14° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| settembre | 21° | 10° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ottobre | 15° | 5° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 9° | 1° | 76 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | 7° | -0° | 97 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: 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 |
Periodo migliore per visitare Lake Tahoe
Go in giugno, luglio, agosto and settembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: gennaio, febbraio and dicembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Tahoe
Today is much colder than average for ottobre. 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.
Raffiche a 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 giugno 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.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mentre gusts stay above 57 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid gennaio, febbraio and dicembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Lake Tahoe is known for Alpine lake con ski and summer seasons. Ha una popolazione di circa 22.000.
Attualmente ci sono -5°C (23°F) in Lake Tahoe con sereno. La temperatura percepita è di -12°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da -8°C a -4°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 18%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 6.1/10 – discrete — pianifica in base al meteo.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Lake Tahoe is giugno, luglio, agosto and settembre. Il clima è temperate. gennaio, febbraio and dicembre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. luglio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 26°C, mentre gennaio è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -3°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 262 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
In parole semplici. Today is much colder than average for ottobre. The forecast high of -4°C is 18.9°C below the 15°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 2 PM a 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Tahoe today at 9.4/10. Raffiche a 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
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Paese | Stati Uniti |
| Continente | America del Nord |
| Coordinate | 39°5′48.5″N 120°1′56.6″W (39.0968, -120.0324) |
| Popolazione | 22.000 |
| Known for | Alpine lake con ski and summer seasons |
| Ora locale | 2:02 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Mesi migliori | giugno, luglio, agosto and settembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
Meteo map for Lake Tahoe
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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 America del Nord.
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe ora?
It is currently -5°C (23°F) con sereno. Umidità is 60% and wind is 26 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lake Tahoe?
giugno, luglio, agosto and settembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Tahoe, which has a temperate climate. gennaio, febbraio and dicembre 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 ora locale is 2:02 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria 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 Meteo 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 ottobre 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
