What is the weather like in Reno vs San Francisco in January?

In January, Reno averages 9°C high / -3°C low with about 58 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.

Reno vs San Francisco in January

San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Reno is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Reno vs San Francisco — January climate, side by side

	Reno	San Francisco
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	6°C	13°C
Avg high / low	9° / -3°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	58 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	6	10
Humidity	77%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	36	45

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

Reno vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Reno or San Francisco?: San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Reno is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Reno vs San Francisco in January?: In January, Reno averages 9°C high / -3°C low with about 58 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.