Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in January.

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North Fork Oakhurst Bass Lake Shaver Lake

Planning a journey to Sierra National Forest, the United States of America this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sierra National Forest in January

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Sierra National Forest generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Shaver Lake at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Oakhurst at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Oakhurst and 0°C (32°F) in Shaver Lake.

For specific regional insights in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Oakhurst with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Bass Lake with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. North Fork gets approximately 143 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Sierra National Forest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra National Forest — and find the best time to visit. (based on North Fork)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra National Forest in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sierra National Forest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sierra National Forest

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Sierra National Forest (January)

Precipitation variation in Sierra National Forest (January)

North Fork

In January North Fork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
143 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in North Fork →

Oakhurst

In January Oakhurst generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
143 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Oakhurst →

Bass Lake

In January Bass Lake generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
143 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bass Lake →

Shaver Lake

In January Shaver Lake generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
143 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sierra National Forest, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sierra National Forest in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
North Fork 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Oakhurst 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Bass Lake 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Shaver Lake 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Sierra National Forest weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in January?

January in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America brings unpleasant weather. In North Fork, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in January?

Average temperatures in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in North Fork.

Does Sierra National Forest, the United States of America get a lot of rain in January?

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in January. North Fork typically averages about 125 mm (4.9 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in North Fork.

On average, the best time to visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America is in May and October with generally perfect weather in North Fork. The weather in July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sierra National Forest.

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