January weather forecast
Steamboat Springs, CO

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Winter, snow on trees, and the beautiful gondola house afar, in the Steamboat Springs Resort, Colorado
Winter, snow on trees, and the beautiful gondola house afar, in the Steamboat Springs Resort, Colorado

Weather in January

The inaugural month of the year in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, witnesses the brunt of winter with freezing scenes. Stalwart changes occur from a high of 26.4°F to a low of 6.3°F. Continual snowfall constitutes the dominant form of precipitation as clear blue skies are eclipsed by thick clouds 45% of the time. Days are short with sunlight scarce, rendering reasons to stay indoors aplenty. Although chilly outside, the revered ski season is in full swing, drawing snow enthusiasts to the powdered slopes of Steamboat Ski Resort.

Temperature

As Steamboat Springs steps into January, the average high-temperature is measured at a still subzero cold 26.4°F, displaying minor differences from December's 25.7°F. In Steamboat Springs, the January nights cool down to an average low of 6.3°F.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Steamboat Springs is 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Steamboat Springs are January and February, with an average 1.02" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Snow falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 8.39" of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 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: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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FAQ

How cold is it in Steamboat Springs in January?

Steamboat Springs in January has an average high-temperature of 26.4°F and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F.

What is the average humidity in January in Steamboat Springs?

The average relative humidity in January in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is 88%.

What is the wettest month in Steamboat Springs?

The wettest months are January and February, with an average 1.02" of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in January in Steamboat Springs?

In Steamboat Springs, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.02" of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Steamboat Springs?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Snow falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 8.39" of snow.

How much does it snow in Steamboat Springs in January?

In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Steamboat Springs?

The average day length in January in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Steamboat Springs?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Steamboat Springs have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Steamboat Springs is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Steamboat Springs?

The months with the lowest UV index in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Steamboat Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Steamboat Springs is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
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Average high temperature
25.7°F
26.4°F
27°F
Average low temperature
7.7°F
6.3°F
8.6°F
Average pressure
30.2"Hg
30.24"Hg
30.13"Hg
Average wind speed
5mph
5mph
5.7mph
Average max. wind speed
5.5mph
5.5mph
6.3mph
Average wind speed gusts
9mph
9.1mph
9.9mph
Average humidity
86%
88%
89%
Average rainfall
0.83"
1.02"
1.02"
Average rainfall days
5.5
4.5
4.4
Average snowfall
6.61"
8.39"
8.03"
Average snowfall days
15.3
14.3
14.6
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
5h 4min
5h 3min
5h 1min
Average sunshine days
16.8
16.4
13.9
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
44%
45%
49%
Average visibility
4mi
4mi
4mi

Average temperature in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average temperature in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average pressure in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.24"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average wind speed in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average humidity in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

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

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Average rainfall in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average rainfall in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average snowfall in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.39"

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

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Average snowfall days in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 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
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average UV index in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Steamboat Springs, CO

Average visibility in January - Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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