January weather forecast
Parachute, CO

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Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado
Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Parachute, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.5°F (-10.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Parachute, in January, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Parachute is January, when snow falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, in Parachute, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Parachute are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 13.5°F (-10.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is it in January?

In Parachute, 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.5°F (-10.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Parachute?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Parachute in January?

In Parachute, during January, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Parachute have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Parachute have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Parachute, CO

Average temperature in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Parachute, CO

Average pressure in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.26"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Parachute, CO

Average wind speed in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Parachute, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in January
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Parachute, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Parachute, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Parachute, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Parachute, CO

Average visibility in January - Parachute, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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