Denver Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Denver experiences cold weather with an average temperature of -3.2°C (26.3°F), ranging between a daily average high of 1.3°C (34.4°F) and a nightly average low of -7.3°C (18.8°F). The city sees partly cloudy days with an average cloud coverage of 70.8%. January is one of the wettest months of the year in Denver with an average precipitation of 0.68 mm (0.03 inches). There is a 41.9% chance that precipitation occurs, and it covers the area 7.8% of the time. Snow is the most common type of precipitation during this month, with an average snowfall of 2.05 cm (0.81 inches) and an average snow depth of 2.44 cm (0.96 inches). Winds in Denver during January blow at an average speed of 19.1 km/h (11.9 mph), with gusts up to 26.4 km/h (16.4 mph). The city has an average humidity of 66.2%. January in Denver provides 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) of average visibility. The UV index is usually around 4.1, which means there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Denver in January?
Average air temperature in Denver is -3.2°C (26.3°F) in January. The outside temperature in Denver feels like -7.1°C (19.2°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 1.3°C (34.4°F) and feels like -0.7°C (30.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -7.3°C (18.8°F) which feels like -12.6°C (9.2°F).
How hot is Denver in January?
The hot temperature in January in Denver rises to 13.2°C (55.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 66.2% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 13.2 °C (55.8°F). The average maximum temp in Denver is 1.3°C (55.8°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Denver in January?
The coldest temp in Denver in January drops to -21.7°C (-7.1°F) during the cold nights. With 19.1km/h (11.9mph) winds and 66.2% humidity it feels like -28.2°C (-18.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -7.3°C (18.8°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Denver in January?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in Denver, United States in January averaging 0.68 mm of precipitation. Denver has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Denver throughout January?
Denver has 0.68 mm (0.03 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Denver in January?
Yes, it snows in Denver during January. The average snowfall is 2.05 cm (0.81 inch) per day. And there is 2.44 cm (0.96 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Denver windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Denver, United States during January is 19.1km/h (11.9mph) and average windgust is 26.4km/h (16.4mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 38.8km/h (24.1mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Denver in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Denver.
What are the humidity levels in Denver in January?
The average humidity levels in Denver in January are 66.2%. Daily humidity levels in Denver range from 42% to 91.2% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Denver in January?
Denver has 9 hours 43 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Denver in January is at 7:17:35 and the sunset is at 17:01:21.
What is the cloud coverage in Denver in January?
Clouds cover 70.8% of the sky on average throughout January in Denver. The cloud coverage ranges from 30.9% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Denver?
The average UV index in Denver is 4.1 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Denver in January?
The average solar radiation is 85.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Denver during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 8.8 W/m2 to 139.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Denver?
The average solar energy during January in Denver is 7.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 11.8 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Denver in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Denver, United States in January.
What is the air pressure in Denver in January?
On average the air pressure in Denver in January is 1016.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 998.6 mb to 1029 mb.
What is the visibility in Denver in January?
The average daylight visibility in Denver in January is 13.7 km (8.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 2.4 km (1.5 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Denver in January?
The average dew point in Denver during January is -9.1°C (15.5°F).
Where is the data for Denver climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Denver, Colorado, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- DENVER CENTENNIAL AIRPORT, CO US
- AURORA BUCKLEY FIELD ANGB, CO US
- DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CO US
- ARSENAL CO US
- N0PSJ-1 Arvada CO US
- WA6FIG Aurora CO US
- AA0FC Lafayette CO US
- CW5478 Littleton CO US
- CW6981 Lakewood CO US
- CW7015 Denver CO US
- CW9516 Denver CO US
- EW9688 Arvada CO US
- FW7046 Littleton CO US
- FW8770 Westminster CO US
- KAPA
- KBKF
- KDEN