January weather - Winter 2025

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

A walking path leading to the State Capital building entrance in Carson City, Nevada

Weather in January

Initiating the year, Carson City, Nevada has a chilly climate marked with potential snowfall during January. The low humidity level contributes to the frosty weather, making it a suitable time for those who enjoy the winter cold. As compared to February, there is less snowfall in January. Daylight is limited, implying shorter days and longer nights. With an average high temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and snowfall reaching a significant 5.43" (138mm), winter coats and boots are a necessity for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Entering January, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still cold 39.7°F (4.3°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from December's 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is noted during the nights in January in Carson City.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Carson City, Nevada, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Carson City, Nevada, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carson City are January through May, September through December. In Carson City, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In Carson City, Nevada, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.9 days and aggregates up to 34.17" (868mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Carson City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Carson City, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Carson City. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Carson City in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Carson City, is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Carson City?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Carson City?

In Carson City, Nevada, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January in Carson City?

In Carson City, Nevada, in January, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Carson City in January?

In Carson City, Nevada, during January, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Carson City?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Carson City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Carson City?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carson City?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Carson City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Carson City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

37.6°F 3.1°C

39.7°F 4.3°C

40.8°F 4.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6mph 9.7km/h

5.7mph 9.2km/h

6.5mph 10.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.9

18.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Carson City, NV

Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.6°F).

Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Carson City, NV

Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Carson City, NV

Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Carson City, NV

Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).

Average rainfall in January
Carson City, NV

Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Carson City, NV

Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Carson City, NV

Average snowfall in January: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Carson City, NV

Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carson City, NV

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: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Carson City, NV

Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15 days).

Average UV index in January
Carson City, NV

Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Carson City, NV

Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in January
Carson City, NV

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).

January weather forecast
Carson City, NV

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