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Tahoe Valley Climate by Month

Tahoe Valley experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Tahoe Valley is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average 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 average around -7°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Tahoe Valley receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 576 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 104 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 7.3 mm over 3 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tahoe Valley. 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Tahoe Valley 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:
  • Does Tahoe Valley have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Tahoe Valley?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tahoe Valley?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tahoe Valley?
    December tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tahoe Valley?
    August is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tahoe Valley?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Tahoe Valley

    Sat   Nov 23
    5°C | -1°C
    SW 22 km/h
    18 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet

    Sun   Nov 24
    5°C | -5°C
    SW 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    7°C | -2°C
    SW 18 km/h
    8.4 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet