Weather in January
January is one of the coldest months of the year in
Nevada, with notable differences in climate between the northern and southern parts of the state. In the north, winter temperatures are more severe, while the south experiences milder conditions.
In Las Vegas, situated in the southern part of the state, daytime highs average around 58°F (14.4°C), and nighttime lows can drop to 34°F (1.1°C). Contrastingly, in the northern regions, temperatures can range from highs of 45°F (7.2°C) to lows of 15°F (-9.4°C). The minimum temperature might even drop below 0°F (-17.8°C) in some northern areas, although this is rare and does not usually last for more than a few days.
Snowfall is more common in the northern and central parts of Nevada, with amounts that can vary significantly. The south receives occasional light snowfall, if any. Rainfall remains minimal across the state, consistent with the arid climate. January does not typically see extreme values in terms of heat or precipitation but is characterized by its cold temperatures, particularly in the north.
Compared to
December, January's weather is fairly consistent, maintaining the cold winter conditions. As the state moves into
February, a gradual increase in temperature may be observed, especially in the southern regions, signaling the slow transition towards spring. Overall, January's weather in Nevada reflects the contrast between the northern and southern parts of the state, with the north experiencing more extreme winter conditions.
- Las Vegas - January »
In Las Vegas, during January, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Las Vegas, during January, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. - Henderson - January »
In Henderson, Nevada, snow does not fall in January, March through December. January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Henderson, Nevada. - Reno - January »
In Reno during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. As Reno, Nevada, welcomes January, the average high-temperature records at a still cold 39.7°F (4.3°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. - North Las Vegas - January »
In North Las Vegas, Nevada, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In North Las Vegas, in January, during 0.2 snowfall days, 0.04" (1mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Boulder City - January »
On the first day of January in Boulder City sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. In Boulder City, snow does not fall in January, March through December. - Fallon - January »
In Fallon in January, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fallon, Nevada. - Yerington - January »
In Yerington during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Yerington, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. - Carlin - January »
In Carlin, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow. In Carlin, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow. - Lovelock - January »
The months with the most snowfall in Lovelock, Nevada, are January and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Lovelock are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. - Wells - January »
In Wells in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.73" (171mm) of snow. In Wells, Nevada, in January, during 11.4 snowfall days, 6.73" (171mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Virginia City - January »
In Virginia City, Nevada, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Virginia City during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. - Fernley - January »
In Fernley during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Fernley, Nevada, in January, during 6.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.