South Lake Tahoe (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting South Lake Tahoe, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 424 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 187 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.

South Lake Tahoe enjoys an average of 3642 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, South Lake Tahoe’s wettest month, receives 7.8 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our South Lake Tahoe Precipitation page.