Great Basin National Park weather in January
January in Great Basin National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Great Basin National Park · #518 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Great Basin National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -6°C / 22°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 6°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -17°C / 1°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 48.5 cm / 19.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Great Basin National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Great Basin National Park?
- January in Great Basin National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Great Basin National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Great Basin National Park in January?
- In January, Great Basin National Park averages a daily high of -5.6°C and a low of -14.5°C, with about 38.7 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Great Basin National Park in January?
- Great Basin National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Great Basin National Park in January?
- Great Basin National Park sees roughly 48.5 cm of snowfall in January.