January weather forecast
Laramie, WY

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A broken pulley in front of a farmhouse in a ranch in Laramie, Wyoming

Weather in January

January presents residents of Laramie, Wyoming, with icy temperatures and a landscape boasting a mantle of snow. The daily forecast includes chilling cold, brisk winds, and limited hours of daylight. The high temperature average reaches a mere 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-level drop down to 14.5°F (-9.7°C), making it the coldest month of the year. There is an opportunity for fresh snowfall throughout the month, enhancing the winter wonderland atmosphere. Lastly, though the clouds may shroud some sunlight, there's still plenty of charm to be found in Laramie's January weather.

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature in Laramie registers at a still freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C), nearly identical to December's 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average low-temperature, in January, in Laramie, is a still subzero cold 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Laramie is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Laramie, in January, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Laramie, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.7 days and aggregates up to 44.8" (1138mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Laramie, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Laramie in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Laramie, Wyoming, are 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Laramie?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in January in Laramie?

The average relative humidity in January in Laramie, Wyoming, is 75%.

What is the driest month in Laramie?

The month with the least rainfall in Laramie, Wyoming, is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Laramie in January?

In January, in Laramie, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Laramie in January?

In Laramie, during January, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Laramie have in January?

The average day length in January in Laramie is 9h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Laramie?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Laramie have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Laramie, Wyoming, is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Laramie?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Laramie?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Laramie, Wyoming, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Laramie, WY

Average temperature in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°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 (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Laramie, WY

Average pressure in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Laramie, WY

Average wind speed in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Laramie, WY

Average humidity in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

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Average rainfall in January
Laramie, WY

Average rainfall in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Laramie, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Laramie, WY

Average snowfall in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Laramie, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (12.5 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
Laramie, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Laramie, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Laramie, WY

Average UV index in January - Laramie, WY
  • 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Laramie, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in January
Laramie, WY

Average visibility in January - Laramie, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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