Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Yosemite National Park with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and -3°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Yosemite National Park in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Yosemite National Park with cold temperatures, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights close to -5°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 9°C, with nights close to -6°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Yosemite National Park will be around 8°C, with nights close to -7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 100 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 145 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 23% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Yosemite National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Yosemite National Park in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
8°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
10°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
100 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
145 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
25 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Yosemite National Park. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Yosemite National Park in January
With 20°C, Yosemite National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -24°C to a high of 6°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Yosemite National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Yosemite National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Yosemite National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Yosemite National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Yosemite National Park.
Daily Snowfall in January in Yosemite National Park
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Yosemite National Park, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Yosemite National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Yosemite National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Yosemite National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Yosemite National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Yosemite National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Yosemite National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Yosemite National Park per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Yosemite National Park, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Yosemite National Park
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Average Weather in Yosemite National Park by Month
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