New York vs South Lake Tahoe in January

South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in January — 64 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

New York vs South Lake TahoeJanuary climate, side by side

New YorkSouth Lake Tahoe
Comfort score50/100 (D)64/100 (C)
Feels-like high1°C1°C
Avg high / low5° / -1°5° / -7°
Rainfall88 mm85 mm
Rainy days97
Humidity68%79%
Air quality (AQI)5242

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

New York vs South Lake Tahoe in January — FAQ

Is January better in New York or South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe is the better pick in January — 64 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air, while New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in New York vs South Lake Tahoe in January?
In January, New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 85 mm.