January weather forecast
Platoro, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Platoro, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Platoro, during January, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.8 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Platoro, during January, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow. In Platoro, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.8 days and aggregates up to 51.85" (1317mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Platoro, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Platoro, in January, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Platoro, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Platoro, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Platoro have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Platoro.

How high is the UV index 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Platoro, CO

Average temperature in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Platoro, CO

Average pressure in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Platoro, CO

Average wind speed in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Platoro, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Platoro, CO

Average rainfall in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Platoro, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Platoro, CO

Average snowfall in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Platoro, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Platoro, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Platoro, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Platoro, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Platoro, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Platoro, CO

Average visibility in January - Platoro, 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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