January weather forecast
Idaho Springs, CO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Idaho Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 12.2°F (-11°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

In January, Idaho Springs notes an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C), hardly different from the preceding month. January nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Idaho Springs is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Idaho Springs, there are 96 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Idaho Springs, Colorado, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Idaho Springs, Colorado, there are 74.9 snowfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Idaho Springs, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Idaho Springs, the average sunshine in January is 6.5h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Idaho Springs?

The high-temperature, in January, in Idaho Springs, records 29.8°F (-1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Idaho Springs?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Idaho Springs?

In Idaho Springs, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Idaho Springs in January?

In Idaho Springs, in January, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Idaho Springs have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Idaho Springs?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Idaho Springs, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Idaho Springs have in January?

In Idaho Springs, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Idaho Springs?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Idaho Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average temperature in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average pressure in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average wind speed in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average humidity in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average rainfall in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average snowfall in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

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Average snowfall days in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Idaho Springs, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Idaho Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Idaho Springs, CO

Average visibility in January - Idaho Springs, 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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