Dry-summer warm continental climate
Climate South Lake Tahoe - California
Annual high54ºF
Annual low34ºF
Precipitation52.43 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 24 | 8.65 | 73 |
| Feb | 39 | 23 | 8.19 | 75 |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | 6.74 | 85 |
| Apr | 47 | 28 | 4.51 | 36 |
| May | 57 | 35 | 2.66 | 9 |
| Jun | 66 | 43 | 1.55 | 2 |
| Jul | 74 | 50 | 0.43 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 50 | 0.68 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 45 | 1.55 | 4 |
| Oct | 56 | 36 | 3.55 | 13 |
| Nov | 44 | 28 | 5.90 | 50 |
| Dec | 38 | 24 | 8.02 | 61 |
- JanHigh 40ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 8.65 inch
- FebHigh 39ºFLow 23ºFPrecip 8.19 inch
- MarHigh 43ºFLow 25ºFPrecip 6.74 inch
- AprHigh 47ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 4.51 inch
- MayHigh 57ºFLow 35ºFPrecip 2.66 inch
- JunHigh 66ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 1.55 inch
- JulHigh 74ºFLow 50ºFPrecip 0.43 inch
- AugHigh 75ºFLow 50ºFPrecip 0.68 inch
- SepHigh 67ºFLow 45ºFPrecip 1.55 inch
- OctHigh 56ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 3.55 inch
- NovHigh 44ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 5.90 inch
- DecHigh 38ºFLow 24ºFPrecip 8.02 inch
Climate summary
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 weather averages
Annual high54ºF
Annual low34ºF
Precipitation52.43 inch
Snowfall408 inch
Daily normals South Lake Tahoe - California - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 39.4 | 24.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Jan 2 | 39.5 | 24.4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| Jan 3 | 39.6 | 24.4 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 7.72 | 7.72 |
| Jan 4 | 39.7 | 24.5 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 10.20 | 10.20 |
| Jan 5 | 39.9 | 24.6 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 12.72 | 12.72 |
| Jan 6 | 40.0 | 24.6 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 15.12 | 15.12 |
| Jan 7 | 40.0 | 24.7 | 2.32 | 2.32 | 17.40 | 17.40 |
| Jan 8 | 40.1 | 24.7 | 2.64 | 2.64 | 19.69 | 19.69 |
| Jan 9 | 40.2 | 24.7 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 22.01 | 22.01 |
| Jan 10 | 40.3 | 24.8 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 24.41 | 24.41 |
| Jan 11 | 40.3 | 24.8 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 26.89 | 26.89 |
| Jan 12 | 40.3 | 24.8 | 3.82 | 3.82 | 29.41 | 29.41 |
| Jan 13 | 40.4 | 24.8 | 4.09 | 4.09 | 31.81 | 31.81 |
| Jan 14 | 40.4 | 24.7 | 4.37 | 4.37 | 34.09 | 34.09 |
| Jan 15 | 40.4 | 24.7 | 4.65 | 4.65 | 36.61 | 36.61 |
| Jan 16 | 40.4 | 24.7 | 4.92 | 4.92 | 39.02 | 39.02 |
| Jan 17 | 40.4 | 24.7 | 5.20 | 5.20 | 41.42 | 41.42 |
| Jan 18 | 40.3 | 24.6 | 5.47 | 5.47 | 43.70 | 43.70 |
| Jan 19 | 40.3 | 24.5 | 5.75 | 5.75 | 45.98 | 45.98 |
| Jan 20 | 40.2 | 24.5 | 5.98 | 5.98 | 48.11 | 48.11 |
| Jan 21 | 40.2 | 24.4 | 6.22 | 6.22 | 50.20 | 50.20 |
| Jan 22 | 40.1 | 24.3 | 6.46 | 6.46 | 52.40 | 52.40 |
| Jan 23 | 40.1 | 24.3 | 6.65 | 6.65 | 54.41 | 54.41 |
| Jan 24 | 40.0 | 24.2 | 6.89 | 6.89 | 56.61 | 56.61 |
| Jan 25 | 39.9 | 24.1 | 7.13 | 7.13 | 58.82 | 58.82 |
| Jan 26 | 39.8 | 24.0 | 7.36 | 7.36 | 61.10 | 61.10 |
| Jan 27 | 39.7 | 23.9 | 7.60 | 7.60 | 63.50 | 63.50 |
| Jan 28 | 39.7 | 23.8 | 7.87 | 7.87 | 65.79 | 65.79 |
| Jan 29 | 39.6 | 23.7 | 8.11 | 8.11 | 68.19 | 68.19 |
| Jan 30 | 39.5 | 23.7 | 8.39 | 8.39 | 70.59 | 70.59 |
| Jan 31 | 39.4 | 23.6 | 8.66 | 8.66 | 72.99 | 72.99 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Geo South Lake Tahoe - California
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- California
- County
- –
- City
- South Lake Tahoe
- Zip Code
- 96150
- Elevation
- 6263 ft
- Longitude
- -119.98
- Latitude
- 38.94
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
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