January weather forecast
Hereford, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hereford, Colorado, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of January, Hereford's average high-temperature clocks in at a still wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. During January, Hereford records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Hereford is 61%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hereford, in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hereford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Hereford, the average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hereford. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Hereford?

In January, in Hereford, the average high-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 61%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hereford, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Hereford, the average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hereford have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

When is 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hereford, CO

Average temperature in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°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 (20.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Hereford, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hereford, CO

Average wind speed in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Hereford, CO

Average humidity in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hereford, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hereford, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Hereford, CO

Average UV index in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hereford, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Hereford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Hereford, CO

Average visibility in January - Hereford, 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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