January weather forecast
Idaho Springs, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Idaho Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.2°F (-11°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

Idaho Springs commences January with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of January, the average low-temperature usually rests at a frigid cold 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Idaho Springs, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Idaho Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Idaho Springs. In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Idaho Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 35.39" (899mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Idaho Springs, the average sunshine in January is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Idaho Springs?

In Idaho Springs, Colorado, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Idaho Springs, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Idaho Springs, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Idaho Springs?

In Idaho Springs, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Idaho Springs is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average temperature in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average pressure in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average wind speed in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average humidity in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average rainfall in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average snowfall in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

Average snowfall days in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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

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

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Idaho Springs, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average visibility in January - Idaho Springs, 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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