Incline Village, NV weather in January
Expect cold, snowy weather in Incline Village in January, with highs near 40°F and lows near 21°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 37.9 in. It is one of the coldest months in Incline Village. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 6.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 37.9 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 21°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:19 am / 4:47 pm | 7:07 am / 5:19 pm |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Blue Canyon Airport (40 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 6.2 in; a dry January brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 9.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 37.9 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202014: average high 47°F
- Coolest January1993: average high 34°F
- Wettest January2017: 21.3 in
- Driest January2015: 0.03 in
- Highest reading58°F (January 4, 1994)
- Lowest reading-5°F (January 3, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 40°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 21°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 9.8 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +1°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Reno, NV21 mi · high 48°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Reno, NV21 mi · high 48°F · 7 wet days
How Incline Village ranks in January
- Normal high260th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days246th driest of 378
- Comfortable days307th most of 339
What to pack for Incline Village in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1082 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Incline Village in January?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -5°F (January 3, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Incline Village in January?
About 11 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.2 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (21.3 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Incline Village in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 37.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is January a good time to visit Incline Village?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Incline Village (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Tahoe City (USC00048758), 11 mi WSW of the city center, 6,230 ft (207 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Blue Canyon Airport (USW00023225), 40 mi W of the city center, 5,276 ft (1,161 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lake Tahoe Airport (725847-93230), 24 mi S of the city center, 6,257 ft (180 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).