January weather forecast
Basalt, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Basalt, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.4°F (-14.8°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

January's average high-temperature is a still subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C), maintaining a close comparison with December's 27.9°F (-2.3°C). January nights are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Basalt, Colorado, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Basalt, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Basalt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.7 days and collects up to 16.69" (424mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Basalt are January through June, September through December. In Basalt, in January, snow falls for 16.6 days, with typically accumulated 12.68" (322mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Basalt, there are 100.5 snowfall days, and 78.03" (1982mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Basalt, Colorado, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, in Basalt, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In Basalt, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Basalt?

The high-temperature, in January, in Basalt, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Basalt?

In January, the average relative humidity in Basalt, Colorado, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Basalt in January?

In Basalt, Colorado, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Basalt in January?

In January, in Basalt, it is snowing for 16.6 days. Throughout January, 12.68" (322mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Basalt have in January?

In Basalt, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Basalt?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Basalt have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in January in Basalt?

In Basalt, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Basalt, CO

Average temperature in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Basalt, CO

Average pressure in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Basalt, CO

Average wind speed in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Basalt, CO

Average humidity in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

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Average rainfall in January
Basalt, CO

Average rainfall in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Basalt, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Basalt, CO

Average snowfall in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.94").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Basalt, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Basalt, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Basalt, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Basalt, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Basalt, CO

Average visibility in January - Basalt, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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