January weather forecast
Erie, CO

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Weather in January

The chilly season holds a firm grip on Erie, Colorado in January, marking it as the coldest month of the year. Daily maximum temperatures hover around 42.8°F (6°C), whereas nights plunge to a frosty 22.8°F (-5.1°C) on average. Snow is a common sight, blanketing the town with 2.72" (69mm) across 5.8 days. Comparatively to February, January exhibits a lower snowfall imprint. Despite the cooler temperatures, Erie's residents enjoy an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, which offset the winter chill.

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a chilly 42.8°F (6°C), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Throughout January, Erie experiences a low-temperature average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Erie, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Erie, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Erie, is 42.8°F (6°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Erie in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Erie, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value 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
Erie, CO

Average temperature in January - Erie, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in January
Erie, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Erie, CO

Average wind speed in January - Erie, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Erie, CO

Average humidity in January - Erie, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Erie, CO

Average rainfall in January - Erie, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Erie, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Erie, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Erie, CO

Average snowfall in January - Erie, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Erie, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Erie, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Erie, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Erie, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Erie, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Erie, CO

Average UV index in January - Erie, 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
Erie, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Erie, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Erie, CO

Average visibility in January - Erie, 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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