About Tahoe

Whether you’re a racer, a fan or somewhat of a fanatic, here’s some information to make being at Lake Tahoe even more enjoyable.

Weather and What to Pack

• Sunny days about 80% of the time
• Mid-May average daytime temperature – 60°F

The nights are considerably cooler and the late-spring weather can be changeable. We recommend packing for dressing in layers and bringing a warm, waterproof parka.

On the Map

• Elevation – lake level 6,225 feet above sea level
• Location – Sierra Nevada mountains, California/Nevada border

Be prepared for dry, thinner mountain air. Tahoe is 200 miles northeast of San Francisco, 98 miles northeast of Sacramento, 45 miles southwest of Reno. Two-thirds of the lake is in California, one-third in Nevada.

Other Interesting Tahoe Stats

• 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, 1,645 feet deep, with a 72-mile shoreline
• 1/10 inch of water evaporates off the lake every day
• 99.994% pure, one of the purest large lakes in the world
• 3-5 million years old