Weather in South Lake Tahoe: May
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Average day temperature: | 56.5°F |
| Average night temperature: | 40.0°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 51.7°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 21 days |
| Day length: | 13.9 - 14.7 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 1 day |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.6 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
The highest day temperature during May of 2024 was 65°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 19°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 55.7°F and 36.4°F.
Sea water temperature in South Lake Tahoe in May, °F
The average sea water temperature in May of 2024 was 52.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 57.2°F and 46.8°F.
Mostly all days in May are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in South Lake Tahoe in May is 0.6 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
The average wind speed value in May is 6.4 mph
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 11.0.
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