January weather forecast
Fort Carson, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fort Carson, Colorado, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

Fort Carson transitions into January recording an average high-temperature of a still icy 40.6°F (4.8°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Fort Carson, during the month of January, experiences an average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Fort Carson, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Carson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.1 days and collects up to 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Carson are January through May, October through December. In Fort Carson, in January, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Fort Carson, during the entire year, snow falls for 45 days and aggregates up to 23.5" (597mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fort Carson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fort Carson, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Fort Carson during January?

The high-temperature in Fort Carson during January is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Carson?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fort Carson, Colorado, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in January in Fort Carson?

In Fort Carson, Colorado, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fort Carson in January?

In Fort Carson, Colorado, in January, during 8.2 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fort Carson?

In Fort Carson, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Carson?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Carson have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Carson?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Fort Carson?

In Fort Carson, Colorado, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average temperature in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average pressure in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average wind speed in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average humidity in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average rainfall in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average snowfall in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average UV index in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Carson, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Fort Carson, CO

Average visibility in January - Fort Carson, 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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