What is the weather like in Sacramento vs South Lake Tahoe in January?

In January, Sacramento averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 114 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 85 mm.

Sacramento vs South Lake Tahoe in January

Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in January — 66 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is cool, rainy, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.

Sacramento vs South Lake Tahoe — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Sacramento	🇺🇸 South Lake Tahoe
Comfort score	66/100 (C)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	13°C	1°C
Avg high / low	15° / 6°	5° / -7°
Rainfall	114 mm	85 mm
Rainy days	10	7
Humidity	80%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	37	42

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

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Sacramento vs South Lake Tahoe in January — FAQ

Is January better in Sacramento or South Lake Tahoe?: Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe are nearly tied in January — 66 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sacramento is cool, rainy, clean air; South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Sacramento vs South Lake Tahoe in January?: In January, Sacramento averages 15°C high / 6°C low with about 114 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 85 mm.