January weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Rico, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

Rico marks the start of January with an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from December's 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In January, the temperature in Rico drops to an average of 9.9°F (-12.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Rico are January and October Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Rico. In Rico, in January, during 12.4 snowfall days, 13.19" (335mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, in Rico, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Rico, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Rico?

In Rico, in January, the average high-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Rico?

In Rico, Colorado, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month in Rico?

January and October are months with the least rain in Rico when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Rico in January?

In Rico, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Rico?

In January, in Rico, Colorado, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 13.19" (335mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rico have in January?

In January, the average day length in Rico is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Rico?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rico, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:34 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Rico?

In Rico, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Rico?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Rico, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Rico, CO

Average temperature in January - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Rico, CO

Average pressure in January - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in January - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Rico, CO

Average humidity in January - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in January
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in January - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in January
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in January - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 13.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in January
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rico, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Rico, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Rico, CO

Average visibility in January - Rico, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, 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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