Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
Amherst experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 39.2°F (4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is observed during January.Humidity
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 66%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Amherst. In Amherst, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.Daylight
In Amherst, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.On the first day of January in Amherst, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 6.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in January
Amherst, CO
- Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Amherst, CO
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Amherst, CO
- Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Amherst, CO
- Average humidity in January: 66%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).
Average rainfall in January
Amherst, CO
- Average rainfall in January: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, CO
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Amherst, CO
- Average snowfall in January: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, CO
- Average snowfall days in January: 8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Amherst, CO
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, CO
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Amherst, CO
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Amherst, CO
- Average cloud cover in January: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in January
Amherst, CO
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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