January weather forecast
Sanford, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Sanford, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 12°F (-11.1°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.9 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sanford, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanford. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Sanford, the average high-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Sanford, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sanford, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sanford, in January, during 7.7 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Sanford, the average day length in January is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in January?

In Sanford, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Sanford, CO

Average temperature in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in January
Sanford, CO

Average pressure in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sanford, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sanford, CO

Average humidity in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in January
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sanford, CO

Average snowfall in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sanford, CO

Average UV index in January - Sanford, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Sanford, CO

Average visibility in January - Sanford, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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