Weather in Sierra Nevada for January 2026
With an average of 3 snowy days, Sierra Nevada usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
In general, the average temperature in Sierra Nevada at the beginning of January is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4 °C by the end of January.
Sierra Nevada experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 9 rainy days and a total precipitation of 69.8 mm.
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Sierra Nevada Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Sierra Nevada
January weather in Sierra Nevada day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Cloudy | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Sunny | 4° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Sunny | 7° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /0° | 1.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-2° | 18.9 mm | 9.4 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /3° | 6.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Sunny | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Sunny | 0° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Sunny | 3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 4° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. |  Overcast | 1° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 3° /-2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 5° /-1° | 11.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /2° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 6° /1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 7° /1° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /0° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 7° /1° | 8.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-4° | 13 mm | 9 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-4° | 3.6 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-3° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Sierra Nevada in January - FAQ
What to pack to Sierra Nevada in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Sierra Nevada in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Sierra Nevada, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
Sierra Nevada snow forecast January 2026
January rainfall patterns in Sierra Nevada
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