Mammoth Lakes in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mammoth Lakes in january 2026
The weather in Mammoth Lakes in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 663.4cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
24%
19%
4%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
21%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
23%
19%
8%
Weather at 3am
20°F
52%
21%
20%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mammoth Lakes in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mammoth Lakes in january.
The climate of Mammoth Lakes in january is very bad
The weather in january in Mammoth Lakes is quite dry (with 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1.8in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city the month of january. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. The seasonal minimum is 20°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Mammoth Lakes is 29°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Mammoth Lakes in the month of january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -22°F in 2013.
Day length in Mammoth Lakes in january is 09:52. Sunrise is at 07:10 and sets at 17:02.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Mammoth Lakes:
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 Mammoth Lakes.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mammoth Lakes in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -22°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 663.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:10 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:02 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:52 | ||||
| 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 Mammoth Lakes in january 2025:
22°F to 34°F
29°F to 40°F
27°F to 32°F
11°F to 31°F
25°F to 38°F
20°F to 32°F
18°F to 22°F
9°F to 22°F
22°F to 32°F
31°F to 45°F
18°F to 27°F
9°F to 29°F
5°F to 18°F
9°F to 22°F
20°F to 29°F
23°F to 36°F
14°F to 36°F
23°F to 38°F
22°F to 38°F
11°F to 20°F
25°F to 41°F
29°F to 38°F
25°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
18°F to 23°F
13°F to 18°F
14°F to 20°F
13°F to 31°F
16°F to 34°F
27°F to 41°F
27°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Mammoth Lakes:
| Mono Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Yosemite National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Inyo National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Big Pine in january | very bad weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Sequoia National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Lone Pine in january | very bad weather |
| Visalia in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tahoe in january | very bad weather |
| Stockton in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Mammoth Lakes
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Mammoth Lakes in january:
Weather data for Mammoth Lakes for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mammoth Lakes. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes.