South Lake Tahoe (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in South Lake Tahoe can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in South Lake Tahoe. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -6°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, South Lake Tahoe has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 515 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging 93 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 6.7 mm over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our South Lake Tahoe Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in South Lake Tahoe. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in South Lake Tahoe.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for South Lake Tahoe (CA)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit South Lake Tahoe in the United States of America
During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.
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