January weather forecast
Merino, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Merino, Colorado, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Merino notes an average high-temperature of a still cold 39°F (3.9°C) in January, hardly diverging from December. Merino reports an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) during the nights of January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, January is the most humid month in Merino.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Merino, during January, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Merino, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 12.13" (308mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Merino, Colorado, is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, in Merino, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Merino is 6.7h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is January cold in Merino?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Merino are 39°F (3.9°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Merino?

January is the most humid month in Merino, Colorado, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in January in Merino?

The average relative humidity in January in Merino is 65%.

What is the driest month in Merino?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Merino in January?

In January, in Merino, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Merino?

In Merino, in January, during 6 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Merino?

The average day length in January in Merino is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Merino?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Merino?

In Merino, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Merino?

The months with the lowest UV index in Merino are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Merino?

In Merino, Colorado, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Merino, CO

Average temperature in January - Merino, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in January
Merino, CO

Average pressure in January - Merino, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Merino, CO

Average wind speed in January - Merino, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in January
Merino, CO

Average humidity in January - Merino, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Merino, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Merino, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Merino, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merino, CO

Average snowfall in January - Merino, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merino, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Merino, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merino, 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: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merino, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Merino, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Merino, CO

Average UV index in January - Merino, 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
Merino, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Merino, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Merino, CO

Average visibility in January - Merino, 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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