January weather forecast
Lay, CO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lay, Colorado, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.9°F (-11.7°C) and an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lay, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.8 days and collects up to 9.88" (251mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Lay, in January, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 6.81" (173mm) of snow. In Lay, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 41.3" (1049mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lay, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lay. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, having an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

Lay in January has an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.9°F (-11.7°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lay, Colorado, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lay, during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Lay, the average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lay have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lay is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lay?

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?

In Lay, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Lay, CO

Average temperature in January - Lay, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Lay, CO

Average pressure in January - Lay, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lay, CO

Average wind speed in January - Lay, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Lay, CO

Average humidity in January - Lay, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Lay, CO

Average rainfall in January - Lay, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Lay, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Lay, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lay, CO

Average snowfall in January - Lay, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lay, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Lay, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lay, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Lay, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Lay, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lay, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Lay, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Lay, CO

Average visibility in January - Lay, 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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