January weather forecast
Salida, CO

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Weather in January

January holds Salida, Colorado's utmost wintery conditions with the year's greatest relative humidity at 80%. The consecutive cold temperatures and the elevated moisture levels often culminate in falling snow, creating a picturesque winter wonderland. Light dustings of snow accumulate for over five days on average, creating a pristine white landscape that can transform Salida into a snow-lover's paradise. Comparatively, January experiences a minimal amount of rainfall, with the focus of the month primarily on the snowy conditions. Looking forward, February continues with similar weather patterns with slight variations in parameters.

Temperature

Salida notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Salida are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

January and November are months with the least rain in Salida when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Salida, during January, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salida, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, in Salida, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salida. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Salida?

In Salida, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and reaching a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

How cold is it in Salida in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Salida, Colorado, during January are 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 10.6°F (-11.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Salida?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January in Salida?

In January, the average relative humidity in Salida is 80%.

What is the driest month in Salida?

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Salida in January?

In Salida, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Salida?

In Salida, during January, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salida have in January?

The average day length in January in Salida is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Salida?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salida, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Salida?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Salida, Colorado, is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Salida?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Salida?

In Salida, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Salida, CO

Average temperature in January - Salida, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salida, CO

Average pressure in January - Salida, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salida, CO

Average wind speed in January - Salida, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salida, CO

Average humidity in January - Salida, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salida, CO

Average rainfall in January - Salida, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salida, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Salida, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salida, CO

Average snowfall in January - Salida, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salida, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Salida, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salida, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Salida, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salida, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salida, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Salida, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in January
Salida, CO

Average visibility in January - Salida, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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