South Lake Tahoe weather in February
February in South Lake Tahoe: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in South Lake Tahoe · #439 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
South Lake Tahoe climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 3°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 131 mm / 5.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 85.7 cm / 33.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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South Lake Tahoe in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
- February in South Lake Tahoe: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for South Lake Tahoe on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in South Lake Tahoe in February?
- In February, South Lake Tahoe averages a daily high of 3.4°C and a low of -3.6°C, with about 131.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in South Lake Tahoe in February?
- South Lake Tahoe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in February.
- Does it snow in South Lake Tahoe in February?
- South Lake Tahoe sees roughly 85.7 cm of snowfall in February.