Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast
Lake Tahoe weather: 40°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Lake Tahoe is known for Alpine lake with ski and summer seasons. It has a population of about 22.000.
Right now it is 40°F (5°C) in Lake Tahoe with clear sky. It feels like 33°F. Today runs from 24°F to 40°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lake Tahoe is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 40°F is 29°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 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 24°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Lake Tahoe
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Lake Tahoe right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:16 PM, Sep 18 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Tahoe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 24° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 35° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 38° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 51° | 3% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 50° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 52° | 1% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 51° | 2% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 49° | 2% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 51° | 9% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 47° | 9% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 7% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 40° | 19% | 23 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 35° | 9% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 40° | 3% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 44° | 11% | 6 mph | 6 |
Climate in Lake Tahoe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 28° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 31° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 33° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 42° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 52° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 79° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 77° | 57° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 51° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 59° | 42° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 33° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 31° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Tahoe
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Tahoe
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Tahoe
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe right now?
It is currently 40°F (5°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 37% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Tahoe, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December 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 7:16 PM.
How many people live in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 22.000.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Tahoe?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
