January weather forecast
Ridgway, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ridgway, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 28°F (-2.2°C) and min 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Ridgway.

Rainfall

In Ridgway, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout January, 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.5 snowfall days, and 66.1" (1679mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, in Ridgway, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ridgway, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 6.6°F (-14.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ridgway, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ridgway, during January, snow falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Ridgway, the average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgway, CO

Average temperature in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgway, CO

Average pressure in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ridgway, CO

Average wind speed in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgway, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgway, CO

Average rainfall in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgway, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgway, CO

Average snowfall in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgway, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgway, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgway, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgway, CO

Average UV index in January - Ridgway, 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
Ridgway, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgway, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Ridgway, CO

Average visibility in January - Ridgway, 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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