--- title: Moving at Lake Tahoe in Summer: Cool Highs, Busy Roads url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-summer/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- Photo: Blake Everett Carroll, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - [The best time of year to move in Northern Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/best-time-to-move/) - Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in summer # Moving at Lake Tahoe in summer Truckee's summer highs average 74.8 F in June and 83.8 F in July and August, with lows of 35.8 F to 41.4 F and almost no snow. Summer is the easiest season for access at the lake, and the challenge becomes heavy visitor traffic and a short list of available dates. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## Lake Tahoe in summer by the numbers - Jun 85 F high, 54 F low, 0.0 in snow - Jul 94 F high, 60 F low, 0.0 in snow - Aug 92 F high, 58 F low, 0.0 in snow Data (station Reno-Tahoe International Airport): [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals). At 6,655 feet, Truckee stays much cooler than Reno in July: 83.8 F against 93.9 F for the average high. Nights at Truckee drop to 41.4 F. The Tahoe basin in summer is bright, dry and welcoming, and that is why many households choose it for a move. ## Cool air, dry roads Tahoe City is cooler still, with a June high of 69.3 F, July 78.0 F and August 77.4 F, and lows of 40.0 F, 46.0 F and 45.4 F. South Lake Tahoe Airport records a 72.0 F June high and an 80.4 F July high. Precipitation is almost gone, with 0.57 inches in June, 0.26 in July and 0.53 in August at Truckee. Because the air is thin and the temperature differences are large, drink more water than you expect, and take breaks on the stairs. Elevation at Truckee is 6,655 feet and at South Lake Tahoe 6,260 feet; see [moving to high altitude](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-high-altitude/). ## Vacation traffic and rentals Highway 89, US 50 and Interstate 80 carry more traffic in summer, and weekends can be slow. Midweek dates are easier for a truck. Vacation rentals also turn over on Saturdays and Sundays, which affects parking and access in resort neighborhoods. Ask the HOA or property manager about moving hours, elevator rules and gate codes, and give your estimator the details in advance. ## Summer access checklist - Confirm that the truck can turn around on narrow forest roads. - Trim low branches near the driveway. - Ask neighbors to avoid parking in the turning area. - Plan the drive for the earlier part of the day when traffic is lighter. - Arrange water and shade for everyone on site. ## Storage and the short season Summer is when owners swap furniture and when new buyers close. Vault storage in Sparks starts from $40 per month. The wooden vaults are 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft and shipping stored goods takes about 2 to 3 weeks of notice. For a hot-weather plan in the valley, read [moving in July](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-july/). For the Tahoe towns, see [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) and [movers in Incline Village](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/incline-village/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [Nevada 511, road conditions](https://www.nvroads.com) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) - [Movers in Incline Village](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/incline-village/) - [Moving in Reno in July](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-july/) - [Moving to high altitude](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-to-high-altitude/) Moving month by month ## Read next - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in fall](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-fall/) - [Moving in Reno in January](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-january/) - [Moving in Reno in February](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-february/) - [Moving in Reno in March](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-march/) - [Moving in Reno in April](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-april/) - [Moving in Reno in May](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-may/) - [Moving in Reno in June](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-june/) - [Moving in Reno in July](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-july/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How warm is Truckee in summer? NOAA normals show highs of 74.8 F in June and 83.8 F in July and August. ### Does it snow at Lake Tahoe in summer? Truckee averages 0.9 inches in June and none in July and August. ### Is summer the easiest season for a Tahoe move? Roads are clear, but traffic and booked dates make early planning important. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070