January weather forecast
Empire, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Empire, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

The unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C), indicating a slight variance from December's 26.8°F (-2.9°C). Throughout the month of January, the average temperature dips to an extreme cold 8.1°F (-13.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Empire, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Empire, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Empire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 23.07" (586mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout January, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.6 snowfall days, and 93.94" (2386mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In Empire, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Empire, is 27°F (-2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Empire, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Empire, Colorado, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout January, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Empire have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Empire have in January?

In Empire, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Empire, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Empire, CO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.1°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 (8.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Empire, CO

Average pressure in January - Empire, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Empire, CO

Average wind speed in January - Empire, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Empire, CO

Average humidity in January - Empire, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Empire, CO

Average rainfall in January - Empire, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
Empire, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Empire, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Empire, CO

Average snowfall in January - Empire, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (17.48").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in January
Empire, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Empire, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.5 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Empire, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Empire, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Empire, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Empire, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Empire, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Empire, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Empire, CO

Average visibility in January - Empire, 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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