January weather forecast
Shawnee, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Shawnee, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in January, hardly different from the 29.3°F (-1.5°C) recorded in December. Throughout the month of January, Shawnee sees a steady low-temperature average of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Shawnee, Colorado, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Shawnee, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96 days and collects up to 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.9 snowfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shawnee, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

Shawnee in January has an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shawnee?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shawnee, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shawnee have in January?

In Shawnee, the average sunshine duration in January 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shawnee, CO

Average temperature in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Shawnee, CO

Average pressure in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shawnee, CO

Average wind speed in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Shawnee, CO

Average humidity in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Shawnee, CO

Average rainfall in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Shawnee, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shawnee, CO

Average snowfall in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

Average snowfall days in January
Shawnee, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shawnee, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Shawnee, CO

Average UV index in January - Shawnee, 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
Shawnee, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Shawnee, CO

Average visibility in January - Shawnee, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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