January weather forecast
South Fork, CO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in South Fork, Colorado, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) and an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as South Fork's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In South Fork, during January, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.8 rainfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In South Fork, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.57" (167mm) of snow. In South Fork, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.8 days and aggregates up to 51.85" (1317mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Fork, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with its high-temperature average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 7.9°F (-13.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In South Fork, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In South Fork, Colorado, during January, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
South Fork, CO

Average temperature in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in January
South Fork, CO

Average pressure in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Fork, CO

Average wind speed in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
South Fork, CO

Average humidity in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in January
South Fork, CO

Average rainfall in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
South Fork, CO

Average rainfall days in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Fork, CO

Average snowfall in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Fork, CO

Average snowfall days in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Fork, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Fork, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Fork, CO

Average sunshine days in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in January
South Fork, CO

Average UV index in January - South Fork, 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
South Fork, CO

Average cloud cover in January - South Fork, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
South Fork, CO

Average visibility in January - South Fork, 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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