January weather forecast
Loveland, CO

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A pier over the water of the Flatiron Reservoir in Loveland facing high mountains, Colorado
A pier over the water of the Flatiron Reservoir in Loveland facing high mountains, Colorado

Weather in January

January heralds the start of a new year but with frigid conditions accompanying it. The winter chill peaks this month with average temperatures dropping to as low as 21.7°F (-5.7°C). Residents bundle up in heavy winter gear and tread through a frosty landscape, as it's the time when the city is blanketed in snow, creating picturesque views but also posing challenges concerning transportation and daily routines. Afternoon sun-rays do little to alleviate the cold, despite an increase in daylight hours from December. Winter sports enthusiasts, however, find January to be an ideal time for skiing and other snow-based activities.

Temperature

With the arrival of January, Loveland's average high-temperature registers at a still icy 40.6°F (4.8°C), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. In Loveland, January nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In Loveland, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Loveland, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Loveland, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.9 days and aggregates up to 26.73" (679mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Loveland, records 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 63%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Loveland, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Loveland, the average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Loveland, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What is the month 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Loveland, CO

Average temperature in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Loveland, CO

Average pressure in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Loveland, CO

Average wind speed in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Loveland, CO

Average humidity in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Loveland, CO

Average rainfall in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Loveland, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Loveland, CO

Average snowfall in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Loveland, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Loveland, 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: 7h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Loveland, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Loveland, CO

Average UV index in January - Loveland, 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
Loveland, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Loveland, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Loveland, CO

Average visibility in January - Loveland, 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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