January weather forecast
Estes Park, CO

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Weather in January

Arriving on the heels of December, January in Estes Park, Colorado, welcomes the new year with cooler temperatures. With temperatures dropping from 12.6°F (-10.8°C) to 13.3°F (-10.4°C), it tapers off the year's thermal gradient. Besides the chilling cold, the town experiences a relative humidity of 75%, influencing the feel of the temperature. Snowfall is common this month, turning the city into a winter wonderland. The presence of snow doesn't deter the sun, with daylight hours stretching up to 9.7 hours.

Temperature

The arrival of January sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. The nights of January anticipate an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Estes Park, in January, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Estes Park, in January, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.35" (212mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 snowfall days, and 105.67" (2684mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Estes Park, records 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Estes Park, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 15.3 days. Throughout January, 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Estes Park have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Estes Park, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Estes Park, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Estes Park, CO

Average temperature in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Estes Park, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Estes Park, CO

Average wind speed in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Estes Park, CO

Average humidity in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Estes Park, CO

Average rainfall in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Estes Park, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Estes Park, CO

Average snowfall in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (21.3").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Estes Park, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Estes Park, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Estes Park, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Estes Park, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Estes Park, CO

Average UV index in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Estes Park, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Estes Park, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Estes Park, CO

Average visibility in January - Estes Park, 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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