South Lake Tahoe — VanSky 51 (Acceptable)

Town · California, United States

15° Clear

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Fr–Su Better later this week

Feels like

11°C

Wind

9 km/h

Precip

Humidity

16%

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VanSky index for South Lake Tahoe, United States — 51 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

South Lake Tahoe, United States — VanSky 51 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #4514 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 58°F, wind 6 mph. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

2°C

Night temperature

Solar

2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h

Driving

100

9 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 42)

Condensation

Low

16%

Humidity level • Dew point 12°F comfortable

Awning

Caution

42 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Moderate

41 AQI

PM2.5: 1.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

15°

night

2°

solar

2 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 42 км/ч

VanSky 73

comfort

15.10

day

16°

night

5°

solar

2 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 88 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

16.10

day

17°

night

7°

solar

2 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 73 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

17.10

day

19°

night

7°

solar

2 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

18.10

day

19°

night

9°

solar

2 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 49 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

19.10

day

16°

night

5°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 76 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

20.10

day

9°

night

3°

solar

0.8 kWh

wind

8 km/h

gusts 56 км/ч

VanSky 53

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

5.1h

sunny 10.8h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 26 mph — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Cold night (35°F) — bundle up and warm up your sleeping spot in advance, check your heating fuel or gas supply.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Moderate

Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.

PM2.5

1.6

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in United States

South Lake Tahoe ranks 2755 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in South Lake Tahoe?

The weekly VanSky index for South Lake Tahoe is 51 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in South Lake Tahoe?

Solar panel output data for South Lake Tahoe is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for South Lake Tahoe?

The index for South Lake Tahoe is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.