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.
Risk assessment for Lake Tahoe
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 34 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Lake Tahoe
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
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 |
What this means for Lake Tahoe
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.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Overnight lows near 24°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.
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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 11:57 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 11:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
