Barometric Pressure in South Lake Tahoe, United States 
1013.2 hPa
11 ℃
29%
2.18 m/s
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The average pressure in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending falling.
Weather prediction: Rain at times, very unsettled
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in South Lake Tahoe, often a sign of approaching weather shifts. See the forecast chart or get pressure alerts.
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The daily total fluctuation in pressure in South Lake Tahoe is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in South Lake Tahoe hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
South Lake Tahoe's air pressure is affected by its location in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The mountains block or redirect air flows, making air pressure change rapidly.
The town's high elevation, 6,200 feet above sea level, also impacts air pressure. As you go up in elevation, air pressure decreases, making it thinner and easier to breathe.
In winter, cold air from the north brings low pressure, causing snowstorms. In summer, warm air from the west brings high pressure, bringing clear skies and warm weather.
South Lake Tahoe has a humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and warm summers. This climate type means large pressure changes between seasons, making weather forecast tricky.