January weather forecast
Erie, CO

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Weather in January

The chilly season holds a firm grip on Erie, Colorado in January, marking it as the coldest month of the year. Daily maximum temperatures hover around 42.8°F (6°C), whereas nights plunge to a frosty 22.8°F (-5.1°C) on average. Snow is a common sight, blanketing the town with 2.72" (69mm) across 5.8 days. Comparatively to February, January exhibits a lower snowfall imprint. Despite the cooler temperatures, Erie's residents enjoy an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day, which offset the winter chill.

Temperature

The beginning of January reveals an average high-temperature of a frosty 42.8°F (6°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. January brings an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) to Erie.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Erie, Colorado, is 63%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain in Erie when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Erie, during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. In Erie, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 27.44" (697mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Erie, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Erie is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Erie are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is January cold in Erie?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Erie, is 42.8°F (6°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Erie?

In Erie, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

What is the driest month in Erie?

The months with the least rainfall in Erie are January and December Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Erie?

In Erie, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Erie?

In Erie, Colorado, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Erie?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Erie have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Erie is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Erie?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Erie?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Erie is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Erie, CO

Average temperature in January - Erie, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

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Average pressure in January
Erie, CO

Average pressure in January - Erie, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Erie, CO

Average wind speed in January - Erie, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Erie, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Erie, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Erie, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Erie, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Erie, CO

Average snowfall in January - Erie, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Erie, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Erie, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Erie, 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: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Erie, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Erie, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Erie, CO

Average UV index in January - Erie, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Erie, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Erie, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in January
Erie, CO

Average visibility in January - Erie, 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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