January weather forecastRand, CO

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rand, Colorado, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 5.7°F (-14.6°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

At the start of January, Rand's average high-temperature reaches a still freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C), subtly different from the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in Rand hover around an average low of 5.7°F (-14.6°C) in January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Rand, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rand, Colorado, there are 72.4 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Rand, Colorado. In Rand, Colorado, in January, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.99" (203mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rand, there are 96.4 snowfall days, and 57.44" (1459mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Rand, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Rand, 24.8°F (-4°C) is the average high-temperature and 5.7°F (-14.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In January, the average relative humidity in Rand is 88%.

In Rand, Colorado, during January, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

In Rand, in January, snow falls for 15.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.99" (203mm) of snow.

In Rand, Colorado, the average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rand, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

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

In Rand, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rand, CO

  • Average high temperature in January: 24.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Rand, CO

  • Average pressure in January: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rand, CO

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Rand, CO

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Rand, CO

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Rand, CO

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rand, CO

  • Average snowfall in January: 7.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rand, CO

  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rand, CO

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Rand, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Rand, CO

  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Rand, CO

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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