Weather in January in Nevada
Planning a journey to Nevada this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Nevada in January?
Nevada is a region in the United States of America. Nevada has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Elko at 3°C to mild in Laughlin at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Laughlin and -11°C in Elko.For a closer look at conditions across Nevada, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Las Vegas with an average of 8.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Incline Village with 78 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Las Vegas enjoys close to 239 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nevada climate page.
Where to go in Nevada in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nevada?
Las Vegas
In January Las Vegas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Incline Village
In January Incline Village generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Reno
In January Reno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Laughlin
In January Laughlin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mesquite
In January Mesquite generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nevada, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Nevada?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Las Vegas, January might be a good time to visit Nevada. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, February, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Las Vegas. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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