January weather forecast
Lakewood, CO

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The scenic setting of Lakewood, Colorado, a unique view of the iconic Belmar Park
The scenic setting of Lakewood, Colorado, a unique view of the iconic Belmar Park

Weather in January

January, with humidity peaking at 64%, is colder than the forthcoming months in Lakewood, Colorado, USA. As winter's depths are reached, snowfall becomes pronounced. Offering daylight for 9.7 hours per day, the year starts off quiet with a gentler wind of 6.2mph (10km/h). Crystalline flakes cover the ground, 3.03" (77mm) deep on average, across 6.3 days of the month, while days without sun amount to 8.3. It provides ideal conditions for winter sports or a warm cup of hot cocoa indoors.

Temperature

The unfolding of January shows an average high-temperature of a still icy 40.5°F (4.7°C), indicating a slight variance from December's 39.9°F (4.4°C). Throughout the month of January, Lakewood expects an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Lakewood is 64%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lakewood. In Lakewood, Colorado, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Lakewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.5 days and aggregates up to 35.67" (906mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lakewood in January?

During January, Lakewood experiences an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lakewood?

In January, the average relative humidity in Lakewood is 64%.

What is the driest month in Lakewood?

January and December are months with the least rain in Lakewood when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Lakewood in January?

In Lakewood, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Lakewood?

In Lakewood, Colorado, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lakewood have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lakewood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lakewood, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lakewood?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lakewood, Colorado, is 7.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lakewood?

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

Average temperature in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lakewood, CO

Average pressure in January - Lakewood, 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 April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lakewood, CO

Average wind speed in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lakewood, CO

Average humidity in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lakewood, CO

Average rainfall in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lakewood, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lakewood, CO

Average snowfall in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lakewood, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 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
Lakewood, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lakewood, 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: 7h and 1min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lakewood, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lakewood, CO

Average UV index in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Lakewood, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Lakewood, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in January
Lakewood, CO

Average visibility in January - Lakewood, 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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