GoldCast · Lake Tahoe, CA

Sunset Tonight in Lake Tahoe


Reading tonight's sky for Lake Tahoe
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Frequently asked
Will the sunset be good tonight in Lake Tahoe?
The live score above pulls today's forecast and runs it through GoldCast's scoring model. Above 70 is worth going out. Below 40, stay home. The score updates daily.
What makes a good sunset in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe sits at 6,200 feet with some of the clearest air in North America — the lake's famous blue water is a direct result of that atmospheric clarity, and it makes for exceptional sunset photography. The Sierra Nevada peaks to the west catch alpenglow while the lake surface reflects the color below. Sand Harbor on the Nevada side gives you granite boulders and calm water. Emerald Bay at golden hour, with Fannette Island as foreground, is one of the most iconic lake shots in the West.
What time is sunset in Lake Tahoe tonight?
Lake Tahoe sunset ranges from around 4:50 PM in December to 8:25 PM in June, though the western Sierra ridge means direct light on the lake fades before the official sunset time. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.