January weather forecastCortez, CO
January
Weather in January
The weather in Cortez, Colorado in January marks the start of a new year with a firm hold on winter's cold grip. The month stands as one of the coldest, with the mercury dipping to a significant low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and climbing to a high of just 35.1°F (1.7°C) on average. The chill extends into the regular snowfall in January, making it the month with third most snowfall of the year. A white blanket of snow often covers the city, which can be a delight for lovers of winter sports. It's a time to bundle up in warm clothing and enjoy the crisp winter air.Temperature
January, with its average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Cortez are January and December, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cortez, Colorado, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Cortez, CO
- Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Cortez, CO
- Average pressure in January: 30.23"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Cortez, CO
- Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Cortez, CO
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in January
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall in January: 1.26"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").
Average rainfall days in January
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall in January: 8.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cortez, CO
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Cortez, CO
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Cortez, 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
Cortez, CO
- Average cloud cover in January: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in January
Cortez, 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).
