United StatesThe climate of South Lake Tahoe
The current climate in South Lake Tahoe features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for South Lake Tahoe, California.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in South Lake Tahoe in recent years was 37°C in September 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2023.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, South Lake Tahoe gets 737 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 341 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
The best time to visit South Lake Tahoe for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit South Lake Tahoe. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of South Lake Tahoe
The climate table of South Lake Tahoe shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -6 | -4 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -4 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 85 | 149 | 149 | 40 | 33 | 6,7 | 9,5 | 9,8 | 14 | 87 | 50 | 104 |
| Snow (cm) | 73 | 101 | 57 | 16 | 6,2 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 12 | 21 | 54 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in South Lake Tahoe, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in South Lake Tahoe
Yearly Temperature in South Lake Tahoe
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in South Lake Tahoe, California. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in South Lake Tahoe
Total Yearly Precipitation in South Lake Tahoe
Average Snowfall per Month in South Lake Tahoe
Total Yearly Snowfall in South Lake Tahoe
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in South Lake Tahoe, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in South Lake Tahoe
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Average weather in South Lake Tahoe by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Lake Tahoe. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.