January weather forecastSalida, CO
January
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
The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Salida, during January, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Salida, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 19.88" (505mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:24 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salida, CO
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
