January weather forecast
Buena Vista, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Buena Vista, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Temperature

Buena Vista's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Buena Vista, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Buena Vista, Colorado. In Buena Vista, during January, snow falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.6 days and aggregates up to 62.44" (1586mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Buena Vista, Colorado, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Buena Vista, the average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Buena Vista's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) to a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

How cold is January in Buena Vista?

In January, in Buena Vista, the average high-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Buena Vista, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Buena Vista, during January, snow falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Buena Vista, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buena Vista have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Buena Vista, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average temperature in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average pressure in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average wind speed in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average humidity in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average rainfall in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average snowfall in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.02").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buena Vista, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average UV index in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Buena Vista, CO

Average visibility in January - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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