Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast
Lake Tahoe weather: 49°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Tomorrow in Lake Tahoe - Sunday, August 23
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 49°F (10°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 48% and wind is 16 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 5:57 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 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
