January weather forecast
Fruita, CO

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Weather in January

Fruita, Colorado's weather kicks off the calendar year with brisk temperatures and a not insignificant chance of snow. Even though the atmosphere is at peak humidity relative to other months, crisp days and clear skies characterize much of the month. Still, the winter chill can make itself felt with lows that plunge to 17.2°F (-8.2°C). The winter atmosphere is capped with an impressive snowfall figure of 2.28" (58mm) spread across an average seven days. Explosions of color at dawn and dusk define the shorter daylight hours of this month.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C), is the coldest month in Fruita.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Fruita. In Fruita, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fruita, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Fruita, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Fruita is January, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fruita. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Fruita?

Fruita records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

How cold is January in Fruita?

In January, in Fruita, the average high-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Fruita?

January is the most humid month in Fruita, Colorado, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fruita?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fruita, Colorado, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Fruita?

The month with the least rainfall in Fruita is January, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Fruita?

In Fruita, Colorado, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fruita in January?

In Fruita, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fruita have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fruita?

On the first day of January in Fruita, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fruita?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Fruita, Colorado, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fruita?

In Fruita, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fruita?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fruita?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fruita, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
35.4°F 1.9°C
33.8°F 1°C
37.9°F 3.3°C
Average low temperature
19.9°F -6.7°C
17.2°F -8.2°C
22.1°F -5.5°C
Average pressure
30.2" 767mmHg
30.27" 769mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
4.6mph 7.4km/h
4.2mph 6.8km/h
5.2mph 8.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
5mph 8km/h
4.5mph 7.2km/h
5.8mph 9.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
8.2mph 13.2km/h
7.6mph 12.2km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
Average humidity
71%
79%
73%
Average rainfall
0.79" 20mm
0.47" 12mm
0.59" 15mm
Average rainfall days
7.2
7.3
7.2
Average snowfall
4.41" 112mm
2.28" 58mm
2.68" 68mm
Average snowfall days
6.7
7.3
6.8
Average daylight
9h 3min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
6h 4min
6h 2min
7h 0min
Average sunshine days
20.2
20.8
16.8
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
28%
31%
30%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Fruita, CO

Average temperature in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fruita, CO

Average pressure in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.27"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fruita, CO

Average wind speed in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fruita, CO

Average humidity in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fruita, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fruita, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fruita, CO

Average UV index in January - Fruita, 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
Fruita, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in January
Fruita, CO

Average visibility in January - Fruita, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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