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Retirement Living In High Sierra - California


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Area Description

Welcome to a place with enough around-the-clock activities to keep you playing all day on the shore of the largest alpine lake in North America. It's clear water surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada. Jaw-dropping vistas, stately groves of pines, and gorgeous sunsets await. When it comes to wild life, we've got both kinds.

Includes Cities/Towns: South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Zephyr Cove.

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    If you can think of it, you can do it at Lake Tahoe!

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In High Sierra, California?

For those of you that retire in High Sierra, you will have pleasant temperatures year-round.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in High Sierra such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring. Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

Summertime in High Sierra is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's.

If you retire in High Sierra, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a few days of rain. Assume a few days of snow with a few days of snow remaining on the ground.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  22 F°  31 F°  41 F°
 Feb  23 F°  32 F°  41 F°
 Mar  26 F°  36 F°  46 F°
 Apr  29 F°  40 F°  51 F°
 May  35 F°  48 F°  60 F°
 Jun  42 F°  56 F°  70 F°
 Jul  48 F°  63 F°  77 F°
 Aug  47 F°  62 F°  77 F°
 Sep  42 F°  56 F°  70 F°
 Oct  35 F°  47 F°  59 F°
 Nov  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°
 Dec  22 F°  31 F°  40 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  0
 Feb  0  25  0
 Mar  0  26  0
 Apr  0  21  0
 May  0  10  0
 Jun  0  2  0
 Jul  0  0  0
 Aug  0  0  0
 Sep  0  3  0
 Oct  0  11  0
 Nov  0  22  0
 Dec  0  28  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  5 "  9  18 %
 Feb  4 "  9  20 %
 Mar  4 "  9  20 %
 Apr  2 "  6  22 %
 May  1 "  5  27 %
 Jun  1 "  3  32 %
 Jul  0 "  2  36 %
 Aug  1 "  2  34 %
 Sep  1 "  3  30 %
 Oct  2 "  4  25 %
 Nov  3 "  7  22 %
 Dec  5 "  9  19 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  49 "  24  8
 Feb  49 "  21  8
 Mar  49 "  19  8
 Apr  21 "  8  5
 May  5 "  1  2
 Jun  1 "  0  1
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  2 "  0  1
 Oct  6 "  1  2
 Nov  27 "  8  6
 Dec  43 "  20  8


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