Lake Tahoe (CA)
January
Weather in Lake Tahoe, California for January 2027
Your guide to Lake Tahoe weather in January - trends and predictions
Lake Tahoe typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 10 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Lake Tahoe at the beginning of January is 1.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 5 °C by the end of January.
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21
Dry days
0
Rainy days
10
Snow days
4°/-5°
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12 km/h
Avg max wind
73 %
Avg humidity
Lake Tahoe Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Lake Tahoe
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January weather in Lake Tahoe day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 |  Light freezing rain | 3° /-2° | 23.6 mm | 7.8 cm | |
| Jan. 2 |  Fog | 5° /-2° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 3 |  Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 3° /-4° | 38.6 mm | 15.8 cm | |
| Jan. 4 |  Heavy snow | 0° /-6° | 33 mm | 15.9 cm | |
| Jan. 5 |  Light snow showers | 3° /-7° | 5.2 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| Jan. 6 |  Moderate snow | 1° /-9° | 9.7 mm | 7 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Light snow showers | -2° /-10° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 8 |  Light snow | 1° /-10° | 2.7 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| Jan. 9 |  Patchy rain possible | 3° /-6° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 3° /-9° | 9.8 mm | 3.3 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Mist | 3° /-10° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 12 |  Partly cloudy | 4° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Moderate snow | 3° /-5° | 11.1 mm | 7 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Light snow | 4° /-5° | 2.4 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| Jan. 15 |  Sunny | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Light snow | 6° /-3° | 1.5 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Light snow | 5° /-3° | 2.6 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Patchy rain possible | 8° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Sunny | 7° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Moderate snow | 3° /-3° | 9 mm | 6.5 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Light snow | 6° /-2° | 2.1 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Moderate snow | 5° /0° | 11.2 mm | 8.1 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Light freezing rain | 4° /-7° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Light snow | 3° /-5° | 2.9 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| Jan. 25 |  Overcast | 0° /-7° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Light snow | 1° /-5° | 3.8 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Fog | 5° /-3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Partly cloudy | 8° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Partly cloudy | 9° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Light snow | 5° /0° | 6.2 mm | 2.7 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for 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 Lake Tahoe forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Lake Tahoe in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in 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 Lake Tahoe during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 177.6 mm is expected in Lake Tahoe during January, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Lake Tahoe in January 2027?
Lake Tahoe experiences an average snowfall of 91.5 cm during January, occurring over 10 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Lake Tahoe during January?
The average wind speed in Lake Tahoe during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Lake Tahoe snow forecast January 2027
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On average, Lake Tahoe sees 10 snowy days during January, with approximately 91.5 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Lake Tahoe
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