Water Temperature of the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Current Water Temperature

39.9°F 4.4°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
39.9°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:30 PM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Tahoe

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Upper Truckee River

Station Name: UPPER TRUCKEE RV AT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,253 feet

Nearest Address:
940 Sunset Dr
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
El Dorado County

GPS Coordinates: 38.9224078, -119.9915706

Nearby Water Temperatures

Trout Creek, South Lake Tahoe, CA (1 mi)
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Blackwood Creek, Idlewild, CA (15.7 mi)
Incline Creek, Incline Village, NV (22.1 mi)
Third Creek, Incline Village, NV (22.1 mi)
Sagehen Creek, Truckee, CA (37.6 mi)
Truckee River, Sparks, NV (43.2 mi)
Truckee River, Clark, NV (52 mi)
Truckee River, Clark, NV (54.4 mi)
South Fork American River, Rescue, CA (55.8 mi)
North Fork American River, Auburn, CA (57.7 mi)
American River, Folsom, CA (64.9 mi)
Cherry Creek, Groveland, CA (66.1 mi)
Truckee River, Nixon, NV (68.6 mi)
Tuolumne River, Groveland, CA (68.9 mi)

Weather for South Lake Tahoe, California

Current Weather

36°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 36%
Feels Like: 29.7°F
Wind: SSW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4 mph
Pressure: 30.24 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 1%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 60°F
L: 35°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 58°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 51°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:43 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:17 AM
Transit 12:53 PM
Moonset 5:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 PM - 2:53 PM
11:58 PM - 2:28 AM

Minor Periods

7:47 AM - 9:17 AM
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.2°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:43 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:17 AM
Transit 12:53 PM
Moonset 5:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 PM - 2:53 PM
11:58 PM - 2:28 AM

Minor Periods

7:47 AM - 9:17 AM
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 42.7°F
Average Humidity: 34%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:49 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:15 AM
Transit 1:44 PM
Moonset 6:13 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:49 AM - 3:19 AM
1:14 PM - 3:44 PM

Minor Periods

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
5:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 39.5°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 3.5

Astronomical

Sun
10h 9m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:48 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:08 AM
Transit 2:36 PM
Moonset 7:06 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:40 AM - 4:10 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

9:38 AM - 11:08 AM
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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