January weather forecast
Placerville, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Placerville, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

Temperature

The shift to January signals an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C), subtly varied from December's 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Placerville sees a consistent average low-temperature of 4.3°F (-15.4°C) in January, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.

Humidity

In Placerville, Colorado, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Placerville, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout January, 16.14" (410mm) of snow is accumulated. In Placerville, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.7 days and aggregates up to 123.82" (3145mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In Placerville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 4.3°F (-15.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Placerville?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Placerville, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Placerville, in January, during 15.4 snowfall days, 16.14" (410mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Placerville have in January?

In Placerville, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Placerville, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Placerville have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Placerville is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Placerville, CO

Average temperature in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Placerville, CO

Average pressure in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Placerville, CO

Average wind speed in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Placerville, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in January
Placerville, CO

Average rainfall in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Placerville, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Placerville, CO

Average snowfall in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 16.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in January
Placerville, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Placerville, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Placerville, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Placerville, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Placerville, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Placerville, CO

Average visibility in January - Placerville, 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, February and December (4mi).

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