January weather forecast
Sheridan, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sheridan, Colorado, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C), showing little deviation from December. The mean low-temperature during January nights is a subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sheridan, during January, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Sheridan, during the entire year, snow falls for 33 days and aggregates up to 26.26" (667mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Sheridan during January?

The high-temperature during January is 42.3°F (5.7°C) and the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sheridan, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

What is the driest month in Sheridan?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sheridan, in January, during 1.5 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sheridan, Colorado, in January, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in January?

In Sheridan, the average day length in January is 9h and 45min.

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 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheridan have in January?

In Sheridan, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sheridan?

January, February, November and 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sheridan, CO

Average temperature in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheridan, CO

Average pressure in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheridan, CO

Average wind speed in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheridan, CO

Average humidity in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheridan, CO

Average rainfall in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheridan, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheridan, CO

Average snowfall in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheridan, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheridan, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheridan, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sheridan, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Sheridan, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Sheridan, CO

Average visibility in January - Sheridan, 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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