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

Snow showers

27%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Fog

6%

Weather at 12pm
40°F

Snow showers

22%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Fog

7%

Weather at 6pm
29°F

Snow showers

27%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Fog

6%

Weather at 3am
27°F

Clear/Sunny

42%

Snow showers

24%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Fog

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.

more information about California's weather in january



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:

01-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 36°F
02-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 40°F
03-01-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 32°F
04-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
20°F to 34°F
05-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 32°F
06-01-2024
Patchy heavy snow
27°F to 29°F
07-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
5°F to 25°F
08-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
11°F to 36°F
09-01-2024
Patchy light snow
23°F to 34°F
10-01-2024
Blizzard
23°F to 29°F
11-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
5°F to 25°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 34°F
13-01-2024
Patchy heavy snow
27°F to 34°F
14-01-2024
Light snow
29°F to 34°F
15-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
25°F to 38°F
16-01-2024
Cloudy
25°F to 40°F
17-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 36°F
18-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
29°F to 43°F
19-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 43°F
20-01-2024
Heavy snow
34°F to 36°F
21-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
29°F to 36°F
22-01-2024
Heavy snow
31°F to 36°F
23-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 34°F
24-01-2024
Heavy snow
25°F to 34°F
25-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 36°F
26-01-2024
Moderate snow
25°F to 40°F
27-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 45°F
28-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 52°F
29-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 50°F
30-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 49°F
31-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
36°F to 43°F

Map: other cities in California in january

Cities near Lake Tahoe:

Stanislaus National Forest in januaryvery bad weather
Plumas National Forest in januaryvery bad weather
Sacramento in januarytolerable weather
Yosemite National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Mono Lake in januaryvery bad weather
Stockton in januarytolerable weather
Chico in januarytolerable weather
Lassen National Forest in januaryvery bad weather
Mammoth Lakes in januaryvery bad weather
Lassen Volcanic National Park in januaryvery bad weather
Sierra National Forest in januaryvery bad weather
Napa Valley in januaryvery bad weather
California in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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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.


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