January weather forecast
Niwot, CO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Niwot, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

Niwot's transition from December to January introduces an average high-temperature of a still cold 40.1°F (4.5°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 39°F (3.9°C). Niwot's average low-temperature during January nights is observed to be a freezing cold 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In Niwot, the average relative humidity in January is 65%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Niwot. In Niwot, in January, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Niwot, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Niwot, the average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Niwot, the average relative humidity in January is 65%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Niwot, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Niwot, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Niwot have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Niwot, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Niwot, CO

Average temperature in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Niwot, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Niwot, CO

Average wind speed in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Niwot, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Niwot, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Niwot, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Niwot, CO

Average snowfall in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Niwot, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Niwot, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Niwot, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Niwot, CO

Average UV index in January - Niwot, 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
Niwot, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Niwot, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Niwot, CO

Average visibility in January - Niwot, 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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