Climate South Lake Tahoe - California
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 40 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 57 | 66 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 35 | 43 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 8.65 | 8.19 | 6.74 | 4.51 | 2.66 | 1.55 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 73 | 75 | 85 | 36 | 9 | 2 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 74 | 75 | 67 | 56 | 44 | 38 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 50 | 50 | 45 | 36 | 28 | 24 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.43 | 0.68 | 1.55 | 3.55 | 5.90 | 8.02 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 50 | 61 |
What is the average weather in South Lake Tahoe, California?
South Lake Tahoe experiences a humid continental climate, defined by its strongly contrasting seasons. Winters are cold and bring very snowy conditions, contributing to high annual precipitation. Summers are mild, but the season is notably dry. The high elevation significantly influences the cooler temperatures experienced throughout the year.
South Lake Tahoe Climate Graph - California Climate Chart
Daily normals South Lake Tahoe - California - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 39.4 | 24.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
| 2 Jan | 39.5 | 24.4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 5.20 | 13.20 |
| 3 Jan | 39.6 | 24.4 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 7.72 | 19.60 |
| 4 Jan | 39.7 | 24.5 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 10.20 | 25.90 |
| 5 Jan | 39.9 | 24.6 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 12.72 | 32.30 |
| 6 Jan | 40.0 | 24.6 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 15.12 | 38.40 |
| 7 Jan | 40.0 | 24.7 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 17.40 | 44.20 |
| 8 Jan | 40.1 | 24.7 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 19.69 | 50.00 |
| 9 Jan | 40.2 | 24.7 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 22.01 | 55.90 |
| 10 Jan | 40.3 | 24.8 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 24.41 | 62.00 |
| 11 Jan | 40.3 | 24.8 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 26.89 | 68.30 |
| 12 Jan | 40.3 | 24.8 | 3.82 | 3.82 | 29.41 | 74.70 |
| 13 Jan | 40.4 | 24.8 | 4.09 | 4.09 | 31.81 | 80.80 |
| 14 Jan | 40.4 | 24.7 | 4.37 | 4.37 | 34.09 | 86.60 |
| 15 Jan | 40.4 | 24.7 | 4.65 | 4.65 | 36.61 | 93.00 |
| 16 Jan | 40.4 | 24.7 | 4.92 | 4.92 | 39.02 | 99.10 |
| 17 Jan | 40.4 | 24.7 | 5.20 | 5.20 | 41.42 | 105.20 |
| 18 Jan | 40.3 | 24.6 | 5.47 | 5.47 | 43.70 | 111.00 |
| 19 Jan | 40.3 | 24.5 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 45.98 | 116.80 |
| 20 Jan | 40.2 | 24.5 | 5.98 | 5.98 | 48.11 | 122.20 |
| 21 Jan | 40.2 | 24.4 | 6.22 | 6.22 | 50.20 | 127.50 |
| 22 Jan | 40.1 | 24.3 | 6.46 | 6.46 | 52.40 | 133.10 |
| 23 Jan | 40.1 | 24.3 | 6.65 | 6.65 | 54.41 | 138.20 |
| 24 Jan | 40.0 | 24.2 | 6.89 | 6.89 | 56.61 | 143.80 |
| 25 Jan | 39.9 | 24.1 | 7.13 | 7.13 | 58.82 | 149.40 |
| 26 Jan | 39.8 | 24.0 | 7.36 | 7.36 | 61.10 | 155.20 |
| 27 Jan | 39.7 | 23.9 | 7.60 | 7.60 | 63.50 | 161.30 |
| 28 Jan | 39.7 | 23.8 | 7.87 | 7.87 | 65.79 | 167.10 |
| 29 Jan | 39.6 | 23.7 | 8.11 | 8.11 | 68.19 | 173.20 |
| 30 Jan | 39.5 | 23.7 | 8.39 | 8.39 | 70.59 | 179.30 |
| 31 Jan | 39.4 | 23.6 | 8.66 | 8.66 | 72.99 | 185.40 |
Geo South Lake Tahoe - California
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | California | |
| County | - | |
| City | South Lake Tahoe | |
| Zip Code | 96150 | |
| Longitude | -119.98 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 38.94 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 6263ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time South Lake Tahoe - California
| Local Time | 07:10 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Los Angeles |
Map of South Lake Tahoe - California
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
South Lake Tahoe weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 54ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 52.43 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 408 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages South Lake Tahoe
Longitude: -119.977, Latitude: 38.9399
Average weather South Lake Tahoe, CA - 96150
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...