January weather forecast
Zion National Park, UT

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The rock formation in the stunning Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah
The rock formation in the stunning Canyon in Zion National Park, Utah

Weather in January

The official kickoff to Zion National Park's winter season, January offers an array of surprises. Notably, this month experiences the lowest temperatures, dipping to as low as 30.3°F (-0.9°C), and the shortest daylight hours, with approximately just 9.9 hours daily on average. This makes it an appealing period for those who prefer a colder climate. Snowfalls are infrequent, but a light dusting is still likely on the higher ground. Despite these cooler conditions, there are fewer rainy days compared to February, providing opportunities for peaceful snowy hikes.

Temperature

The start of January sees the average high-temperature at a still fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C), showing little difference from December's 53.2°F (11.8°C). Zion National Park measures a considerable dip from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during January.

Rainfall

In Zion National Park, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 16.18" (411mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Zion National Park. In Zion National Park, during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Zion National Park, Utah, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Zion National Park, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, in Zion National Park, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January in Zion National Park?

The high-temperature, in January, in Zion National Park, records 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

How many days does it rain in January in Zion National Park?

In Zion National Park, Utah, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Zion National Park?

In Zion National Park, Utah, during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Zion National Park?

In January, the average day length in Zion National Park, Utah, is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Zion National Park?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Zion National Park, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST.
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Average temperature in January
Zion National Park, UT

Average temperature in January - Zion National Park, UT
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (101°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.5°F).

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Average rainfall in January
Zion National Park, UT

Average rainfall in January - Zion National Park, UT
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.8"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.3").

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Average rainfall days in January
Zion National Park, UT

Average rainfall days in January - Zion National Park, UT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are February and March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Zion National Park, UT

Average snowfall in January - Zion National Park, UT
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.9"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Zion National Park, UT

Average snowfall days in January - Zion National Park, UT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January
Zion National Park, UT

Average daylight in January - Zion National Park, UT
  • 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).

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