January weather forecast
Lee Vining, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Lee Vining, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into January, Lee Vining records an average high-temperature of a still icy 36.3°F (2.4°C), almost identical to December's 34.7°F (1.5°C). During the nights in January, the temperature averages to a subzero cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

In Lee Vining, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In Lee Vining, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lee Vining, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.5 days and aggregates up to 95.63" (2429mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:18 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.6h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lee Vining. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Lee Vining?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in Lee Vining in January?

In Lee Vining, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lee Vining, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 16.81" (427mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lee Vining have in January?

In January, the average day length in Lee Vining is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:18 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Lee Vining, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average temperature in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average pressure in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average wind speed in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average humidity in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average rainfall in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average snowfall in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 16.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17.87").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average UV index in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Lee Vining, CA

Average visibility in January - Lee Vining, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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