Temperature in Sierra National Forest in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America this January.

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Shaver Lake to 14°C (57°F) in Oakhurst. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Oakhurst and 0°C (32°F) in Shaver Lake. January is a winter month.

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

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Sierra National Forest on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Sierra National Forest temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in January?

Average daytime highs in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America during January reach about 14°C (57°F) in North Fork.

How cold does it get at night in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in January?

Nighttime temperatures in North Fork typically drop to around 2°C (36°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

Oakhurst tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 2°C (36°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Shaver Lake stands out as the coolest city in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America for the month of January. Daytime highs average 11°C (52°F) and it cools down to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

How much sun does Sierra National Forest, the United States of America get in January?

North Fork usually sees around 143 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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