January weather forecast
Alamosa, CO

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A vast field near the iconic dune field in Alamosa, Colorado, with a back view of the vast brown sandy dune hotbed and distant mountain ranges
A vast field near the iconic dune field in Alamosa, Colorado, with a back view of the vast brown sandy dune hotbed and distant mountain ranges

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Alamosa, Colorado, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Alamosa's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month in Alamosa.

Rainfall

In Alamosa, Colorado, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alamosa, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Alamosa are January and March, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Alamosa, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, in Alamosa, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Alamosa, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alamosa are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Alamosa?

In Alamosa, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 11.8°F (-11.2°C).

How cold is January in Alamosa?

In Alamosa, 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.8°F (-11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Alamosa?

January is the most humid month in Alamosa, Colorado, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January in Alamosa?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Alamosa?

In Alamosa, in January, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Alamosa?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Alamosa in January?

In Alamosa, Colorado, in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alamosa have in January?

In Alamosa, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Alamosa?

On the first day of January in Alamosa, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alamosa?

The month with the least sunshine in Alamosa, Colorado, is January, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alamosa have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Alamosa, Colorado, is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alamosa?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alamosa, Colorado.

How high is the UV index in January in Alamosa?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Alamosa is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alamosa, CO

Average temperature in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Alamosa, CO

Average pressure in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alamosa, CO

Average wind speed in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Alamosa, CO

Average humidity in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in January
Alamosa, CO

Average rainfall in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Alamosa, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alamosa, CO

Average snowfall in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alamosa, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alamosa, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alamosa, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Alamosa, CO

Average UV index in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Alamosa, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Alamosa, CO

Average visibility in January - Alamosa, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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