Tahoma, California Weather
Tahoma, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Tahoma, Placer County.
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About Tahoma, California
Tahoma sits at the southwestern edge of a vast, sapphire lake, its shores fringed by towering pines and firs that reach towards the crisp Sierra Nevada sky. It lies 20.5 miles west-south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 251°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Tahoe City. The air here carries the bracing scent of pine needles and the faint, clean perfume of distant snowmelt, a constant reminder of the mountainous embrace surrounding this quiet haven. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the forest floor where huckleberry bushes and ferns create a vibrant understory. The lake itself, a deep, cool blue, laps gently against the shoreline, its surface often smooth as glass in the early mornings, reflecting the dramatic peaks that cradle the basin. Even in the height of summer, a refreshing coolness lingers, a welcome balm from the inland heat, and the quiet hum of cicadas forms a natural soundtrack to the days. Tahoma’s story is deeply entwined with the allure of Lake Tahoe, a playground for those seeking respite and adventure alike, its history marked by the logging booms that once cleared these slopes and the steady rise of tourism that defines its present. The local economy, once driven by the extraction of timber, now thrives on the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the lake's recreational opportunities and the majestic beauty of the surrounding Eldorado National Forest. Along the waterfront, weathered piers and small boat harbors speak of a life lived in close communion with the water, a rhythm dictated by the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of lake life. The distinctive character of Tahoma is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its residents and the timeless grandeur of its natural setting, a place where the wild heart of the mountains meets the serene expanse of the great lake.
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| Location | Tahoma, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.067407°N, 120.128244°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96142 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tahoma, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tahoma, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Tahoma includes coordinates 39.067407°N, 120.128244°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 96142. Telephone area code: 530. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
