January weather forecastRifle, CO
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Rifle, Colorado, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 12°F (-11.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Temperature
The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In Rifle, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.7 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rifle, in January, during 13 snowfall days, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rifle, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 36.85" (936mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rifle, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Rifle, CO
- Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in January
Rifle, CO
- Average pressure in January: 30.27"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Rifle, CO
- Average wind speed in January: 4.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Rifle, CO
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in January
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall in January: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall in January: 7.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall days in January: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rifle, CO
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Rifle, CO
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Rifle, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Rifle, CO
- Average cloud cover in January: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in January
Rifle, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
