January weather forecast
Cody, WY

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Weather in January

January is the coldest month in Cody, Wyoming, vastly different from the gradually warming spring experience. The wintry combination of frequent snowfall days, 8.2 in total, and low temperature reaching 17.1°F (-8.3°C), form a typical winter scenario. Morning frost often gives way to mostly clear midday skies and evenings bring an enchanting wintry ambiance to the city. The clean, crisp air and the relative dryness of the climate, with high pressure, make this month ideal for winter sports.

Temperature

With the transition into January, Cody notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), closely resembling December. January in Cody witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a still freezing cold 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cody, in January, during 8.2 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cody, there are 54.2 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cody, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Cody, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cody are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In Cody, 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.1°F (-8.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Cody, during January, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Cody, in January, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Cody?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cody have in January?

In Cody, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.9h.

What are the months with 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 reading in January?

In Cody, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Cody, WY

Average temperature in January - Cody, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Cody, WY

Average pressure in January - Cody, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cody, WY

Average wind speed in January - Cody, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cody, WY

Average humidity in January - Cody, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in January
Cody, WY

Average rainfall in January - Cody, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Cody, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Cody, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cody, WY

Average snowfall in January - Cody, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cody, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Cody, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cody, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cody, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cody, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Cody, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Cody, WY

Average UV index in January - Cody, WY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Cody, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Cody, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Cody, WY

Average visibility in January - Cody, WY
  • 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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