South Lake Tahoe, CA weather in June
In June, South Lake Tahoe sees highs around 72°F and lows around 38°F: mild and dry. Expect about 3 wet days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 3
- 0.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 6% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:36 am / 8:19 pm | 5:37 am / 8:29 pm |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 14.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical June day
- 6 am58°Fdew point 34°F
- 9 am64°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon67°Fdew point 39°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm65°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Blue Canyon Airport (46 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F20 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow3 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in June
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry June brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 0.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202015: average high 80°F
- Coolest June1998: average high 66°F
- Wettest June1998: 2.3 in
- Driest June1994: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading90°F (June 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading24°F (June 8, 1999)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 72°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 38°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 20 | 12 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.8 h | 14.6 h |
Highs change by +10°F from May and +8°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Warmer: Reno, NV42 mi · high 85°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: San Francisco, CA154 mi · high 67°F · 2 wet days
How South Lake Tahoe ranks in June
- Normal high336th warmest of 378 cities; 49th of 60 in California
- Wet days75th driest of 378
- Comfortable days19th most of 340
What to pack for South Lake Tahoe in June
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 72°F
- Layers – afternoons near 72°F but nights near 38°F
Frost in June
The last spring frost typically comes around Jun 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Jun 22. All frost dates for South Lake Tahoe.
Heating and cooling
June has 301 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is South Lake Tahoe in June?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 90°F (most recently on June 19, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in South Lake Tahoe in June?
About 3 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (2.3 in); the driest was in 1994, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in June?
Yes. Normal snowfall in June is 0.2 in.
Is June a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
June ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for South Lake Tahoe (84 out of 100). It has about 20 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: South Lake Tahoe Airport (USW00093230), 2.5 mi SSW of the city center, 6,314 ft (76 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Fallen Leaf (USS0020L10S), 3.5 mi W of the city center, 6,236 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Tahoe City (USC00048758), 18 mi NNW of the city center, 6,230 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Glenbrook (USC00263205), 10 mi NNE of the city center, 6,350 ft (112 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Blue Canyon Airport (USW00023225), 46 mi WNW of the city center, 5,276 ft (962 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lake Tahoe Airport (725847-93230), 2.5 mi SSW of the city center, 6,257 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).