Emerald Bay, CA
Unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California
Emerald Bay is a small unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is 6.6 miles E of South Lake Tahoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96142.
Emerald Bay at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- El Dorado County
- ZIP code
- 96142
- Nearest town
- South Lake Tahoe (6.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 38.9600, -120.0969
Weather in Emerald Bay now
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Emerald Bay weather by the hour
Emerald Bay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Emerald Bay.
This week in Emerald Bay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerald Bay
What is the weather usually like in Emerald Bay?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 18°F average low
- 20.5 inprecipitation per year · 520 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Emerald Bay: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP, CA US (USW00093230), adjusted for the elevation of Emerald Bay.
Emerald Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Emerald Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:46 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Emerald Bay?
Emerald Bay has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 20.5 inches (520 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Emerald Bay is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Emerald Bay
The closest live webcam is South Lake Tahoe › East: D. L. Bliss State Park, 1.0 miles N of Emerald Bay.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Emerald Bay.
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Questions about Emerald Bay
Where is Emerald Bay, CA?
Emerald Bay is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California, 6.6 miles E of South Lake Tahoe.
What county is Emerald Bay in?
Emerald Bay is in El Dorado County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Emerald Bay, CA?
The ZIP code for Emerald Bay is 96142.
What is the nearest town to Emerald Bay?
South Lake Tahoe, 6.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Emerald Bay?
Yes. The closest is South Lake Tahoe › East: D. L. Bliss State Park, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Emerald Bay?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Emerald Bay?
December, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Emerald Bay?
About 20.5 inches (520 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Emerald Bay?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Emerald Bay?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Emerald Bay have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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