Elevation
South Lake Tahoe elevation
South Lake Tahoe, California is 6,237 feet (1,901 meters) above sea level — more than a mile high.
What 6,237 feet means in South Lake Tahoe
Among the 200 cities on this site, South Lake Tahoe is higher than most. At 6,237 ft the air holds noticeably less oxygen per breath than at the coast. Most people adapt within a few days; exercise feels harder at first.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In South Lake Tahoe a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 23.76 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in South Lake Tahoe.
Cooking. Water boils at about 200 °F (93.6 °C) here, so boiled foods cook more slowly and baking recipes often need small high-altitude adjustments. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near South Lake Tahoe
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | 4,505 | 1,373 | 42 mi |
| Sacramento, CA | 30 | 9 | 85 mi |
| Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7,881 | 2,402 | 104 mi |
| Oakland, CA | 43 | 13 | 146 mi |
| San Jose, CA | 85 | 26 | 151 mi |
| Fresno, CA | 308 | 94 | 151 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | 52 | 16 | 154 mi |
| Bakersfield, CA | 404 | 123 | 252 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe, California is about 6,237 feet (1,901 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in South Lake Tahoe because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 6,237 ft is about 23.76 inHg (805 hPa), 79% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 79% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in South Lake Tahoe.
At what temperature does water boil in South Lake Tahoe?
About 200 °F (93.6 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.