January weather forecast
Vernon, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Vernon, Colorado, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature registers at a still icy 42.1°F (5.6°C), nearly identical to December's 40.6°F (4.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in January.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Vernon, during January, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is January cold?

During January, Vernon experiences an average high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

What are the most humid months?

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 63%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Vernon, Colorado, in January, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Vernon, in January, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vernon have in January?

In January, the average day length in Vernon is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vernon have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's 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
Vernon, CO

Average temperature in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Vernon, CO

Average pressure in January - Vernon, 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 June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Vernon, CO

Average wind speed in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Vernon, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (49%).

Average rainfall in January
Vernon, CO

Average rainfall in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Vernon, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vernon, CO

Average snowfall in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Vernon, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vernon, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Vernon, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Vernon, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Vernon, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Vernon, CO

Average visibility in January - Vernon, 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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