Yosemite National Park in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Yosemite National Park in january 2025
The weather in Yosemite National Park in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 2286.7cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
27%
18%
4%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
24%
16%
6%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
27%
20%
6%
Weather at 3am
23°F
51%
22%
19%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yosemite National Park in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yosemite National Park in january.
The climate of Yosemite National Park in january is very bad
the weather in Yosemite National Park in january is relatively dry (with 11.4in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 8in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is quite cold there january. Do not forget to cover yourself! Temperatures are up to 40°F. The minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Yosemite National Park is 32°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Yosemite National Park in the month of january with a maximum record of 58°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -9°F in 2013. You can expect to have about 29 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 94% of the month.
On average, in Yosemite National Park, the days of january last 09:50. The sun rises at 07:13 and sets at 17:03.
January: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in january, there are destinations with better weather than Yosemite National Park:
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 Yosemite National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yosemite National Park in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 58°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -9°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 9in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 2286.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.25km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:13 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:03 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:50 | ||||
| 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 Yosemite National Park in january 2024:
22°F to 34°F
18°F to 38°F
20°F to 31°F
5°F to 31°F
16°F to 29°F
14°F to 29°F
2°F to 18°F
4°F to 36°F
20°F to 38°F
13°F to 29°F
4°F to 23°F
16°F to 36°F
22°F to 34°F
23°F to 36°F
20°F to 38°F
22°F to 41°F
31°F to 38°F
23°F to 41°F
27°F to 40°F
23°F to 32°F
20°F to 36°F
23°F to 34°F
16°F to 34°F
14°F to 34°F
16°F to 32°F
14°F to 38°F
29°F to 41°F
27°F to 45°F
27°F to 45°F
27°F to 43°F
27°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in California in january
Cities near Yosemite National Park:
| Mono Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Mammoth Lakes in january | very bad weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in january | very bad weather |
| Sierra National Forest 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 |
| Lake Tahoe in january | very bad weather |
| Stockton in january | tolerable weather |
| Visalia in january | tolerable weather |
| Sequoia National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Sacramento in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Yosemite National Park
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Weather data for Yosemite National Park in january:
Weather data for Yosemite National Park for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yosemite National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yosemite National Park 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 Yosemite National Park.