January weather forecast
Cotopaxi, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Cotopaxi, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

January is Cotopaxi's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and lows of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Cotopaxi, in January, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Cotopaxi, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.8 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cotopaxi, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Cotopaxi, the average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Cotopaxi?

In Cotopaxi, Colorado, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Cotopaxi in January?

In Cotopaxi, during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Cotopaxi, in January, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Cotopaxi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average temperature in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average pressure in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average wind speed in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average humidity in January - Cotopaxi, 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 (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average rainfall in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average snowfall in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cotopaxi, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Cotopaxi, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Cotopaxi, CO

Average visibility in January - Cotopaxi, 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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