January weather forecast
Tahoe City, CA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Tahoe City, California, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

With January's arrival, Tahoe City notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 39.2°F (4°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In Tahoe City, the average low-temperature during the month of January is a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tahoe City, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 62.8 rainfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout January, 16.18" (411mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.2 snowfall days, and 112.83" (2866mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Tahoe City, California, the average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Tahoe City, is 39.2°F (4°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Tahoe City?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout January, 16.18" (411mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:19 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Tahoe City, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average temperature in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average pressure in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average wind speed in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average humidity in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average rainfall in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average snowfall in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 16.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (25.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Tahoe City, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average UV index in January - Tahoe City, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Tahoe City, CA

Average visibility in January - Tahoe City, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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