January weather forecast
Derby, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Derby, Colorado, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

January's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still icy 42.4°F (5.8°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. In January, Derby reports a consistent average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Derby, the average relative humidity in January is 62%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Derby, during January, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Derby, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 62%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Derby?

In Derby, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Derby, in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Derby?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Derby are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Derby, CO

Average temperature in January - Derby, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Derby, CO

Average pressure in January - Derby, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Derby, CO

Average wind speed in January - Derby, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Derby, CO

Average humidity in January - Derby, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Derby, CO

Average rainfall in January - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

Average rainfall days in January
Derby, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Derby, CO

Average snowfall in January - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Derby, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Derby, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Derby, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Derby, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Derby, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Derby, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Derby, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Derby, CO

Average visibility in January - Derby, 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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