January weather forecast
Fruita, CO

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Weather in January

Fruita, Colorado's weather kicks off the calendar year with brisk temperatures and a not insignificant chance of snow. Even though the atmosphere is at peak humidity relative to other months, crisp days and clear skies characterize much of the month. Still, the winter chill can make itself felt with lows that plunge to 17.2°F (-8.2°C). The winter atmosphere is capped with an impressive snowfall figure of 2.28" (58mm) spread across an average seven days. Explosions of color at dawn and dusk define the shorter daylight hours of this month.

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fruita, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Fruita, during the entire year, snow falls for 30 days and aggregates up to 13.03" (331mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

How cold is January?

Fruita in January has an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fruita, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fruita, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fruita, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fruita have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fruita have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fruita 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 cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Fruita, CO

Average temperature in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Fruita, CO

Average pressure in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.27"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fruita, CO

Average wind speed in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Fruita, CO

Average humidity in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fruita, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Fruita, CO

Average UV index in January - Fruita, 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
Fruita, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Fruita, CO

Average visibility in January - Fruita, 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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