Lake TahoeWater Level & Temperature
Lake Tahoe water level & water temperature
Lake Tahoe water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Typical level elevation is 6229.1 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Lake Tahoe water temperature by month
Lake Tahoe surface water temperature averages from about 40°F in February to 68°F in August over the year, based on a 40-year USGS model (1980–2020). Cold-water caution applies in roughly half the year, when the typical temperature is below 60°F.
Jan
41°
Feb
40°
Mar
42°
Apr
49°
May
55°
Jun
61°
Jul
68°
Aug
68°
Sep
63°
Oct
56°
Nov
48°
Dec
42°
Typical surface temperatures (°F), modeled historical averages (USGS 185k-lake dataset, 1980–2020). Colors flag cold-water risk: blue/amber/red = cool, caution, danger. Live and recent readings appear above where a sensor is available.