South Lake Tahoe, CA weather in November
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in South Lake Tahoe in November, with highs near 51°F and lows near 23°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 9.4 in.
- Normal high
- 51°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.4 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 4:59 pm | 6:58 am / 4:38 pm |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 9.7 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 November day
- 6 am42°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am46°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm48°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 26°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°F2 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 snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry November brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.4 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20201995: average high 61°F
- Coolest November1994: average high 41°F
- Wettest November2017: 10.1 in
- Driest November1992: 0.3 in
- Highest reading71°F (November 5, 2020)
- Lowest reading-9°F (November 29, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 62°F | 51°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 23°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 10.1 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -11°F from October and -8°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Reno, NV42 mi · high 57°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Reno, NV42 mi · high 57°F · 4 wet days
How South Lake Tahoe ranks in November
- Normal high279th warmest of 378 cities; 59th of 60 in California
- Wet days167th driest of 378
- Comfortable days282nd most of 341
What to pack for South Lake Tahoe in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 51°F
- Layers – afternoons near 51°F but nights near 23°F
- Waterproof boots – about 9.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 837 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is South Lake Tahoe in November?
The normal high is 51°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -9°F (November 29, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in South Lake Tahoe in November?
About 7 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (10.1 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 9.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is November a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for South Lake Tahoe (41 out of 100). It has about 2 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).