January weather forecast
Alta Sierra, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Alta Sierra, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of January sees an average high-temperature of a still cool 53.8°F (12.1°C), hardly diverging from December's 51.3°F (10.7°C). In Alta Sierra, January nights cool down to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

In Alta Sierra, California, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

Rainfall

In Alta Sierra, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alta Sierra, there are 82 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alta Sierra are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alta Sierra, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alta Sierra, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of January, in Alta Sierra, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Alta Sierra, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Alta Sierra in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Alta Sierra, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Alta Sierra?

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How much does it rain in Alta Sierra in January?

In Alta Sierra, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Alta Sierra in January?

In Alta Sierra, during January, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alta Sierra have in January?

The average day length in January in Alta Sierra is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alta Sierra?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alta Sierra?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alta Sierra?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Alta Sierra is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in January in Alta Sierra?

In Alta Sierra, California, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average temperature in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average pressure in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average wind speed in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average humidity in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

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Average rainfall in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average rainfall in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 5.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (6.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average snowfall in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average UV index in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in January
Alta Sierra, CA

Average visibility in January - Alta Sierra, CA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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