Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tahoe City, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 33.3"
- Annual precip
- 108d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tahoe City
Tahoe City, California averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 33.3"
- annual precipitation · 179" snow
- 108 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
Annual Snow
179.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.3"
Plus 179.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tahoe City) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tahoe City area.
How Tahoe City compares to every U.S. city
Tahoe City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tahoe City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Tahoe City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.2" | 37.9" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.7" | 41.3" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0" | 34.7" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2" | 14.0" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 2.8" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.2" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4" | 0.1" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9" | 2.4" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2" | 9.4" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.0" | 36.2" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.2"
Snow: 37.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 5.7"
Snow: 41.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 34.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
Snow: 14.0"
8.0 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
Snow: 2.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
Snow: 0.2"
3.1 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.2 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
Snow: 0.1"
2.4 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
Snow: 2.4"
4.3 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
Snow: 9.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
December 6.0"
Snow: 36.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
108 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,697
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
33
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tahoe City's climate means for you
Tahoe City runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 108 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,697 heating and 33 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Tahoe City, CA
An annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 32°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Tahoe City, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00048758 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Tahoe City averages 33.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 179.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 108 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 9 and the first fall freeze near September 25. As for energy demand, 7,697 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tahoe City scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tahoe City, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tahoe City, California is 44°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Tahoe City get? ▼
Tahoe City receives 33.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 179.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tahoe City? ▼
Tahoe City has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tahoe City? ▼
Tahoe City has approximately 108 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 9 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tahoe City? ▼
Tahoe City has 7,697 heating degree days and 33 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Tahoe City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00048758 near Tahoe City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00048758. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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