Weather in February
February in
Lake Tahoe does not stray far from
January's weather attributes, maintaining the winter atmosphere with somewhat similar conditions. However, snowfall recedes gradually from January’s high, inching towards the transition to spring in the later part of this month. The snow cover sees an average of 36.5" (927mm), maintaining family-friendly conditions for outdoor winter fun. Temperature fluctuation remains quite lower, and the daylight hours extend gradually, allowing visitors to enjoy the snow-filled outdoor activities for longer periods of time. February surely knows how to preserve winter's charm while subtly embracing the forthcoming spring.
Temperature
A minor adjustment in Lake Tahoe's average high-temperature is noted with the start of February, touching a still icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) from January's 38.7°F (3.7°C). Lake Tahoe anticipates an average minimum temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) in the month of February.
Rainfall
In Lake Tahoe, in February, 5.28" (134mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 31.46" (799mm) of rain is accumulated.
Snowfall
January through
June,
September through
December are months with snowfall. Throughout February, 36.5" (927mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Tahoe, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 190.83" (4847mm).
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm PST.