January weather forecast
Elk Springs, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elk Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

Elk Springs experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elk Springs, in January, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.53" (115mm) of snow. In Elk Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 26.02" (661mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, in Elk Springs, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, recording an average high temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is Elk Springs's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Elk Springs, the average high-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elk Springs, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elk Springs, Colorado, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elk Springs, in January, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Elk Springs, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average temperature in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average pressure in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.28"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average wind speed in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average humidity in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).

Average rainfall in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average rainfall in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average snowfall in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk Springs, 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: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average UV index in January - Elk Springs, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Elk Springs, CO

Average visibility in January - Elk Springs, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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