January weather forecast
Westplains, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Westplains, Colorado, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39°F (3.9°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Westplains sees the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still icy 39°F (3.9°C), indicating a subtle variation from December. During the month of January, the temperature falls to an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Westplains, in January, during 6 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Westplains, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 12.13" (308mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Westplains, is 39°F (3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 65%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 65%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Westplains, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Westplains, in January, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Westplains have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Westplains, CO

Average temperature in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in January
Westplains, CO

Average pressure in January - Westplains, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Westplains, CO

Average wind speed in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in January
Westplains, CO

Average humidity in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Westplains, CO

Average rainfall in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Westplains, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Westplains, CO

Average snowfall in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Westplains, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Westplains, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Westplains, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Westplains, CO

Average UV index in January - Westplains, 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
Westplains, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Westplains, CO

Average visibility in January - Westplains, 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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