January weather forecast
Trinidad, CO

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A unique rocky and mountainous region of Trinidad in Colorado
A unique rocky and mountainous region of Trinidad in Colorado

Weather in January

January, like December, in Trinidad, Colorado, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

With January's arrival, Trinidad notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 41°F (5°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. During January, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In Trinidad, Colorado, in January, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Trinidad, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Trinidad is 62%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Trinidad, during January, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Trinidad, Colorado, in January, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Trinidad have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Trinidad, CO

Average temperature in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in January
Trinidad, CO

Average pressure in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Trinidad, CO

Average wind speed in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Trinidad, CO

Average humidity in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Trinidad, CO

Average rainfall in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Trinidad, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Trinidad, CO

Average snowfall in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Trinidad, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Trinidad, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Trinidad, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Trinidad, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Trinidad, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Trinidad, CO

Average visibility in January - Trinidad, 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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