Live · KTVL · reported 23 min ago
Barometric pressure in South Lake Tahoe, CA today
30.24inHg
1024.1 hPa (mb)
- 3-hour change
- −0.05 inHg · −1.7 hPa
- 24-hour range
- 30.24 – 30.34 inHg
- Station (absolute) pressure
- 24.03 inHg
- Barometer dial reads
- Change · slightly high
South Lake Tahoe at a glance
How elevation shapes the reading in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe is about 6,237 ft (1,901 m) above sea level. That is high enough that the air pressure you actually stand in is well below the figure in the forecast: about 23.76 inHg (805 hPa) on a standard day, against 29.92 inHg at sea level.
The reading above is the altimeter setting from Lake Tahoe Arpt (KTVL), 4 km (2 mi) from the city center. It is the station’s measured pressure corrected to sea level, which is the number weather reports, apps and TV forecasts use, so you can compare South Lake Tahoe with any other city.
South Lake Tahoe elevation and what it means · Sea-level vs station pressure
| Elevation | 6,237 ft · 1,901 m |
|---|---|
| Weather station | Lake Tahoe Arpt (KTVL) |
| Station elevation | 6,257 ft · 1,907 m |
| Standard air pressure at this elevation | 23.76 inHg · 805 hPa |
| Air pressure vs sea level | 79% |
| Water boils at | 200.4 °F · 93.6 °C |
| Time zone | America/Los Angeles |
Reading the barometer
Is the pressure in South Lake Tahoe high or low?
Today’s reading is slightly high. Weather pressure is quoted at sea level, so the same scale works for South Lake Tahoe and everywhere else.
- Very low Stormy < 29.50
- Low Clouds, rain 29.50–29.80
- Normal Changeable 29.80–30.20
- High Fair 30.20–30.50
- Very high Dry, clear > 30.50
Nearby
Barometric pressure near South Lake Tahoe
Frequently asked questions
What is the barometric pressure in South Lake Tahoe today?
The live reading at the top of this page is the latest sea-level pressure reported by Lake Tahoe Arpt (KTVL), 4 km (2 mi) from the city center. It updates about every 10 minutes; the graph shows the last 24 hours.
What is normal barometric pressure in South Lake Tahoe?
Weather reports for South Lake Tahoe use sea-level pressure, so “normal” is the same as anywhere: about 29.92 inHg (1013 hPa), with most days between 29.60 and 30.30 inHg (1002–1026 hPa). Readings above 30.20 inHg are high pressure; below 29.80 inHg is low pressure.
Why does a barometer in South Lake Tahoe read lower than the forecast?
South Lake Tahoe sits at about 6,237 ft (1,901 m). At that height the air above weighs less, so an uncorrected sensor reads around 23.76 inHg (805 hPa) on a standard day. Forecasts correct that to sea level. Set a home barometer to the sea-level value on this page, or use the station pressure line for an uncorrected comparison.
Is the pressure in South Lake Tahoe rising or falling?
See the trend badge under the reading: it compares the latest report with the one three hours earlier. Falling pressure usually means clouds, wind or rain on the way; rising pressure means clearing and more settled weather.