January weather forecast
Glenwood Springs, CO

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The natural beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in the tourist spot of the Hanging Lake
The natural beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in the tourist spot of the Hanging Lake

Weather in January

January ushers in the coldest weather of the year in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Among the strenuous winter conditions, snowfall is notable with accumulations reaching 9.45" (240mm). The city becomes blanketed in white, setting a picturesque scene. Severe cold and reduced daylight can limit outdoor activities, making residents retreat to the warm comforts indoors. The transition into February brings about incremental changes in temperature, albeit still on the colder side.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Glenwood Springs, during January, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123 rainfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 9.45" (240mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.4 snowfall days, and 49.13" (1248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Glenwood Springs is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Glenwood Springs?

In Glenwood Springs, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 9.5°F (-12.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Glenwood Springs?

In Glenwood Springs, in January, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Glenwood Springs, in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 9.45" (240mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Glenwood Springs have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Glenwood Springs have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average temperature in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average pressure in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average wind speed in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average humidity in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average rainfall in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average snowfall in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Glenwood Springs, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average UV index in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average visibility in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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