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Weather in South Lake Tahoe, California for January 2026

Your guide to South Lake Tahoe weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, South Lake Tahoe usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to South Lake Tahoe snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Thursday, January 22.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in South Lake Tahoe is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.8 °F.

  • The forecast for the next days in South Lake Tahoe predicts temperatures to be around 4 °F, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in South Lake Tahoe at the beginning of January is 4.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 2.1 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 4 rainy days, South Lake Tahoe experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
4°/-6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
62 %
Avg humidity

South Lake Tahoe Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Cloudy
6°
2
Overcast
8°
3
Moderate or heavy snow showers
5°
4
Overcast
2°
5
Partly cloudy
5°
6
Light freezing rain
4°
7
Cloudy
-1°
8
Partly cloudy
0°
9
Sunny
4°
10
Partly cloudy
8°
11
Overcast
5°
12
Sunny
9°
13
Sunny
9°
14
Sunny
10°
15
Sunny
7°
16
Sunny
6°
17
Sunny
8°
18
Sunny
9°
19
Sunny
11°
20
Partly cloudy
7°
21
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
22
Blizzard
-6°
23
Patchy light snow
-6°
24
Light snow
-4°
25
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
-1°
26
Light freezing rain
-4°
27
Overcast
0°
28
Sunny
3°
29
Sunny
6°
30
Sunny
9°
31
Patchy moderate snow
2°

Temperatures trend during January in South Lake Tahoe

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in South Lake Tahoe day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Cloudy
Cloudy
 6° /-1° 7.4 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 5° /-3° 45.4 mm 19.8 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 28.4 mm 13.8 cm
Jan. 5 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-5° 4.4 mm 3.2 cm
Jan. 6 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 4° /-7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-4° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Blizzard
Blizzard
 -6° /-9° 13 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 23 Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
 -6° /-12° 0.5 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 24 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-12° 1.3 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
Moderate or heavy snow with thunder
 -1° /-10° 12.8 mm 8.7 cm
Jan. 26 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -4° /-7° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 2° /-2° 9.5 mm 4.8 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the South Lake Tahoe forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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South Lake Tahoe in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in South Lake Tahoe during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 4° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in South Lake Tahoe during January?

In January, South Lake Tahoe can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 37.9 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in South Lake Tahoe in January 2026?

South Lake Tahoe experiences an average snowfall of 12.7 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in South Lake Tahoe during January?

The average wind speed in South Lake Tahoe during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

South Lake Tahoe snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover South Lake Tahoe’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, South Lake Tahoe sees 2 snowy days during January, with approximately 12.7 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in South Lake Tahoe

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for South Lake Tahoes January weather 💧
Typically, South Lake Tahoe has 4 rainy days in January with a total of 37.9 mm of rainfall.

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