Modoc National Forest in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Modoc National Forest in january 2026
The weather in Modoc National Forest in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 452.1cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
28%
20%
9%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
22%
20%
7%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
22%
20%
11%
Weather at 3am
31°F
35%
23%
23%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Modoc National Forest in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Modoc National Forest in january.
The climate of Modoc National Forest in january is very bad
The climate in january in Modoc National Forest is quite dry (with 2.7in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite cold in that locality the month of january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Modoc National Forest is 34°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Modoc National Forest in january with a maximum record of 58°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -13°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 24 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 77% of time.
On this month of january, day length in Modoc National Forest is generally 09:32. Sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset is at 17:00.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Modoc National Forest:
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 Modoc National Forest.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Modoc National Forest in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -13°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 452.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.06km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:32 | ||||
| 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 Modoc National Forest in january 2025:
22°F to 29°F
27°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
25°F to 34°F
29°F to 38°F
31°F to 34°F
18°F to 32°F
18°F to 34°F
25°F to 40°F
23°F to 40°F
18°F to 29°F
16°F to 31°F
18°F to 32°F
22°F to 38°F
29°F to 43°F
29°F to 41°F
23°F to 27°F
20°F to 36°F
18°F to 36°F
22°F to 29°F
16°F to 36°F
23°F to 40°F
22°F to 40°F
27°F to 40°F
11°F to 25°F
13°F to 27°F
13°F to 34°F
18°F to 38°F
22°F to 41°F
25°F to 45°F
25°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Modoc National Forest:
| Lava Beds National Monument in january | very bad weather |
| Shasta-Trinity National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Lassen National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Redding in january | very bad weather |
| Klamath National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Plumas National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Chico in january | tolerable weather |
| Six Rivers National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Klamath in january | bad weather |
| McKinleyville in january | tolerable weather |
| Crescent City in january | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Modoc National Forest
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Weather data for Modoc National Forest in january:
Weather data for Modoc National Forest for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Modoc National Forest. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Modoc National Forest 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 Modoc National Forest.