Lake Tahoe in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Lake Tahoe in january 2025
The weather in Lake Tahoe in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 1126.7cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
27%
19%
6%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
22%
20%
7%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
27%
20%
6%
Weather at 3am
27°F
42%
24%
23%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Lake Tahoe in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Lake Tahoe in january.
The climate of Lake Tahoe in january is very bad
The climate in january in Lake Tahoe is relatively dry (with 6.1in of rainfall over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold there january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Lake Tahoe is 32°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Lake Tahoe in the month of january with a maximum record of 59°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -4°F in 2011. You need to prepare to have about 26 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 84% of time.
In january in Lake Tahoe, the days on average last 09:44. The sun rises at 07:18 and sunset is at 17:02.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Lake Tahoe:
In january, Los Angeles , San Diego, Channel Islands National Park, Encinitas, Gaviota and Hollywood have good weather.
Finally, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Big Sur and Cambria have a tolerable climate, but better than Lake Tahoe.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Lake Tahoe in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -4°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1126.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:44 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Lake Tahoe in january 2024:
23°F to 36°F
27°F to 40°F
27°F to 32°F
20°F to 34°F
23°F to 32°F
27°F to 29°F
5°F to 25°F
11°F to 36°F
23°F to 34°F
23°F to 29°F
5°F to 25°F
18°F to 34°F
27°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
25°F to 38°F
25°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
29°F to 43°F
34°F to 43°F
34°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 34°F
25°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
25°F to 40°F
34°F to 45°F
41°F to 52°F
40°F to 50°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Lake Tahoe:
| Stanislaus National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Plumas National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Sacramento in january | tolerable weather |
| Yosemite National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Mono Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Stockton in january | tolerable weather |
| Chico in january | tolerable weather |
| Lassen National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in january | very bad weather |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Napa Valley in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Lake Tahoe
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Lake Tahoe in january:
Weather data for Lake Tahoe for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lake Tahoe. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lake Tahoe can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Lake Tahoe.