January weather forecast
Drake, CO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Drake, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

January's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still cold 37.8°F (3.2°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Drake experiences an average low-temperature reading of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) throughout January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Drake are January and December Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Drake, Colorado, during January, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January in Drake, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In Drake, in January, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 66%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Drake, in January, during 5.7 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Drake, the average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Drake?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Drake have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Drake, 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 unsafe 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
Drake, CO

Average temperature in January - Drake, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Drake, CO

Average pressure in January - Drake, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Drake, CO

Average wind speed in January - Drake, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Drake, CO

Average humidity in January - Drake, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (69%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (45%).

Average rainfall in January
Drake, CO

Average rainfall in January - Drake, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Drake, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Drake, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Drake, CO

Average snowfall in January - Drake, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Drake, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Drake, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Drake, 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: 7h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Drake, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Drake, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Drake, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Drake, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Drake, CO

Average visibility in January - Drake, 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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