January weather forecast
Glenwood Springs, CO

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The natural beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in the tourist spot of the Hanging Lake
The natural beauty of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, in the tourist spot of the Hanging Lake

Weather in January

January ushers in the coldest weather of the year in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Among the strenuous winter conditions, snowfall is notable with accumulations reaching 9.45" (240mm). The city becomes blanketed in white, setting a picturesque scene. Severe cold and reduced daylight can limit outdoor activities, making residents retreat to the warm comforts indoors. The transition into February brings about incremental changes in temperature, albeit still on the colder side.

Temperature

January is Glenwood Springs's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and lows of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is 85%.

Rainfall

In Glenwood Springs, during January, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Glenwood Springs, there are 123 rainfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Glenwood Springs are January through June, October through December. In Glenwood Springs, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.45" (240mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.4 snowfall days, and 49.13" (1248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Glenwood Springs, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January in Glenwood Springs, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Glenwood Springs are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Glenwood Springs?

In Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

How cold is it in Glenwood Springs in January?

During January, Glenwood Springs experiences an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Glenwood Springs?

In January, the average relative humidity in Glenwood Springs is 85%.

How much does it rain in Glenwood Springs in January?

In January, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Glenwood Springs in January?

In January, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 9.45" (240mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Glenwood Springs?

In Glenwood Springs, Colorado, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Glenwood Springs?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Glenwood Springs?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Glenwood Springs?

The months with the lowest UV index in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Glenwood Springs?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
29.5°F -1.4°C
29.3°F -1.5°C
30.4°F -0.9°C
Average low temperature
11.7°F -11.3°C
9.5°F -12.5°C
12.6°F -10.8°C
Average pressure
30.19" 767mmHg
30.25" 768mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
4.3mph 6.9km/h
4.3mph 6.9km/h
5mph 8km/h
Average max. wind speed
4.7mph 7.6km/h
4.7mph 7.6km/h
5.5mph 8.9km/h
Average wind speed gusts
7.4mph 11.9km/h
7.5mph 12.1km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
Average humidity
80%
85%
86%
Average rainfall
1.3" 33mm
1.34" 34mm
1.57" 40mm
Average rainfall days
9.4
7.7
7.1
Average snowfall
8.62" 219mm
9.45" 240mm
11.18" 284mm
Average snowfall days
12.8
13.3
15.2
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 5min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
6h 2min
6h 2min
6h 1min
Average sunshine days
15.5
16.5
10.9
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
33%
34%
38%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km

Average temperature in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average temperature in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average pressure in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average humidity in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

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Average rainfall in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average rainfall in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average snowfall in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Glenwood Springs, 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 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average UV index in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in January
Glenwood Springs, CO

Average visibility in January - Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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