January weather forecast
Federal Heights, CO

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Weather in January

Federal Heights sees a rather chilled beginning to the year in January. With the mercury dipping between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C), residents often experience a brisk start to their day. The city also grapples with a relatively high number of snowfall days amounting to 6.1, making road travel precautious during this period. Relief from the frosty weather comes in the form of 7 hours of daily sunshine. The atmospheric pressure hovers around the 30.14in mark, influencing the cold weather conditions.

Temperature

The arrival of January is marked by an average high-temperature of a still cold 41.9°F (5.5°C), bearing a close resemblance to December. Federal Heights records an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout the month of January.

Humidity

In Federal Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Federal Heights, during January, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Federal Heights, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 31.3" (795mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Federal Heights, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Federal Heights, records 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the 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 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Federal Heights, in January, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Federal Heights, during January, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Federal Heights?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 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 many hours of sunshine does Federal Heights have in January?

In Federal Heights, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

When is 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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average temperature in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Federal Heights, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average wind speed in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average humidity in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average rainfall in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average snowfall in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Federal Heights, 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
Federal Heights, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average UV index in January - Federal Heights, 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
Federal Heights, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Federal Heights, CO

Average visibility in January - Federal Heights, 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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