Weather in South Lake Tahoe: May
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Average day temperature: | 58.7°F |
| Average night temperature: | 40.7°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 51.6°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: | 0.5 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2025
2024
2023
The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 91°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 31°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 69.4°F and 44.3°F.
Sea water temperature in South Lake Tahoe in May, °F
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2024
2023
The average sea water temperature in May of 2025 was 51.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 58.1°F and 47.8°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
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 0.5 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 6.7 mph
Average sunny hours
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: 11.1.
Best time for vacation in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe on a weather map
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Name
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24 Hours Forecast
South Lake Tahoe
Local time: 22:48
December 29, monday
0000
16°F
W
9 mph
9 mph
0300
16°F
W
7 mph
7 mph
0600
16°F
W
6 mph
6 mph
0900
21°F
W
7 mph
7 mph
1200
37°F
W
7 mph
7 mph
1500
43°F
W
6 mph
6 mph
1800
32°F
W
6 mph
6 mph
2100
27°F
NW
6 mph
6 mph
