January weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Rico, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Rico's average high-temperature is noted with the start of January, touching a still freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) from December's 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The month of January records an average low-temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Humidity

In Rico, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

January and October are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Rico, in January, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 13.19" (335mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rico, Colorado, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In Rico, 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January and October are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Rico, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Rico, in January, during 12.4 snowfall days, 13.19" (335mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rico have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Rico, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Rico, CO

Average temperature in January - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Rico, CO

Average pressure in January - Rico, 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 May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in January - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Rico, CO

Average humidity in January - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in January
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in January - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Rico, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in January - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 13.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in January
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rico, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Rico, CO

Average UV index in January - Rico, 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
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

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

Average visibility in January
Rico, CO

Average visibility in January - Rico, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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