January weather in South Lake Tahoe, CA
The average temperature in South Lake Tahoe in January is 30.6°F (18.4°F–42.8°F). Average precipitation: 2.81 inches.
January is a winter month in South Lake Tahoe, and is cooler than the annual average of 44.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 33m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
42.8°F
Avg Low
18.4°F
Precipitation
2.81 in
Daylight
9h 33m
January records in South Lake Tahoe
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 54.0°F (2012) | -16.1°F (1988) | 0.43 in (2004) |
| January 2 | 59.0°F (2012) | -18.0°F (1993) | 1.50 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 57.9°F (2012) | -20.9°F (1993) | 1.07 in (2026) |
| January 4 | 59.0°F (1994) | -16.1°F (1972) | 2.32 in (2017) |
| January 5 | 60.1°F (2012) | -5.1°F (1973) | 1.40 in (2023) |
| January 6 | 59.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (1989) | 0.52 in (2018) |
| January 7 | 57.9°F (2009) | -16.1°F (1982) | 0.73 in (2017) |
| January 8 | 59.0°F (1996) | -17.0°F (1989) | 3.80 in (2017) |
| January 9 | 55.9°F (1996) | -5.1°F (1977) | 1.36 in (2023) |
| January 10 | 59.0°F (1990) | 1.0°F (1974) | 1.13 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 60.1°F (1990) | -4.0°F (1989) | 0.29 in (2023) |
| January 12 | 54.0°F (1990) | -11.9°F (2013) | 0.18 in (2017) |
| January 13 | 57.0°F (1996) | -14.1°F (2013) | 0.67 in (2010) |
| January 14 | 57.9°F (1996) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.73 in (2006) |
| January 15 | 59.0°F (2021) | -7.1°F (1997) | 0.52 in (2019) |
| January 16 | 60.1°F (2011) | -5.1°F (1979) | 0.94 in (2019) |
| January 17 | 61.0°F (2011) | -6.0°F (2001) | 0.64 in (2019) |
| January 18 | 57.9°F (2015) | -5.1°F (1988) | 0.60 in (2017) |
| January 19 | 57.9°F (2014) | -2.0°F (1990) | 0.72 in (2017) |
| January 20 | 55.9°F (1985) | -4.0°F (1990) | 2.02 in (2012) |
| January 21 | 54.0°F (1981) | -2.7°F (2023) | 0.90 in (2012) |
| January 22 | 57.0°F (2014) | -9.0°F (1982) | 1.39 in (2017) |
| January 23 | 55.9°F (1994) | -4.0°F (2002) | 0.72 in (2012) |
| January 24 | 60.1°F (2015) | -2.0°F (1972) | 0.28 in (2013) |
| January 25 | 66.0°F (2015) | 1.0°F (1993) | 0.48 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 60.1°F (2015) | -11.9°F (1979) | 0.20 in (2020) |
| January 27 | 57.0°F (1988) | -5.1°F (1972) | 0.57 in (2008) |
| January 28 | 60.1°F (1986) | -8.0°F (1979) | 0.78 in (2021) |
| January 29 | 57.0°F (2024) | -20.0°F (1979) | 1.09 in (2016) |
| January 30 | 57.0°F (2018) | -13.0°F (1972) | 1.33 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 57.0°F (1991) | -16.1°F (1969) | 0.39 in (2008) |