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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Coeur d'Alene vs Lake Tahoe: weather in January

Essentially a tie in January: Coeur d'Alene is 0% clear historically, Lake Tahoe is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 38°F vs 39°F. Coeur d'Alene also sees measurably more rain than Lake Tahoe this month (47% vs 28% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific January. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Coeur d'Alene

ID

Clear days, January
0%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
38°F
Early January (1st–15th)
0%
Late January (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
47% of days

Lake Tahoe

CA

Clear days, January
0%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
39°F
Early January (1st–15th)
0%
Late January (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
28% of days

Frequently asked

Is Coeur d'Alene or Lake Tahoe warmer in January?

Lake Tahoe runs warmer by day in January. Coeur d'Alene averages highs of 38°F (highs n=248 days); Lake Tahoe averages highs of 39°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Coeur d'Alene or Lake Tahoe in January?

Coeur d'Alene is measurably wetter than Lake Tahoe. Days with measurable rain: Coeur d'Alene 47%, Lake Tahoe 28% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in January, Coeur d'Alene or Lake Tahoe?

Essentially a tie in January: Coeur d'Alene is 0% clear historically, Lake Tahoe is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 38°F vs 39°F. Coeur d'Alene also sees measurably more rain than Lake Tahoe this month (47% vs 28% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.

Compare Coeur d'Alene vs Lake Tahoe in another month

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.