January weather forecast
Basalt, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Basalt, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

The unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C), indicating a slight variance from December's 27.9°F (-2.3°C). January, marked by an average low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In January, in Basalt, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.7 rainfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Basalt, in January, snow falls for 16.6 days, with typically accumulated 12.68" (322mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 100.5 snowfall days, and 78.03" (1982mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Basalt, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Basalt?

The high-temperature, in January, in Basalt, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Basalt, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Basalt, in January, snow falls for 16.6 days, with typically accumulated 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Basalt have in January?

In Basalt, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Basalt, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Basalt have in January?

In Basalt, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Basalt, CO

Average temperature in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Basalt, CO

Average pressure in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Basalt, CO

Average wind speed in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Basalt, CO

Average humidity in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

Average rainfall in January
Basalt, CO

Average rainfall in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Basalt, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Basalt, CO

Average snowfall in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.94").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Basalt, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Basalt, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Basalt, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Basalt, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Basalt, CO

Average visibility in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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