Colorado (Denver)
January
Weather in Colorado for January 2026
Your guide to Colorado weather in January - trends and predictions
The climate of Colorado in January is quite snowy, averaging 15 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Colorado at the beginning of January is 3.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 4.1 °F by the end of January.
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16
Dry days
0
Rainy days
15
Snow days
3°/-6°
Temperatures
11 km/h
Avg max wind
62 %
Avg humidity
Colorado Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  2° | 2  4° | 3 5° | ||||
| 4  5° | 5 4° | 6 3° | 7 3° | 8 3° | 9 3° | 10 4° |
| 11 4° | 12 6° | 13 5° | 14 2° | 15 1° | 16  5° | 17 6° |
| 18  2° | 19 -2° | 20 2° | 21 4° | 22 3° | 23 4° | 24  4° |
| 25  -0° | 26 1° | 27 4° | 28 6° | 29 5° | 30 5° | 31 8° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Colorado
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Partly cloudy | 2° /-8° | 1.3 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Sunny | 4° /-6° | 0.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Partly cloudy | 5° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Overcast | 5° /-4° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Sunny | 4° /-7° | 1.2 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Sunny | 3° /-6° | 0.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Sunny | 3° /-5° | 1.4 mm | 1 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Sunny | 3° /-6° | 1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Sunny | 3° /-6° | 0.9 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Sunny | 4° /-7° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Overcast | 4° /-6° | 1.2 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Sunny | 6° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Sunny | 5° /-7° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Sunny | 2° /-7° | 0.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Sunny | 1° /-9° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Cloudy | 5° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Overcast | 6° /-4° | 2.2 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Patchy moderate snow | 2° /-7° | 3.4 mm | 2 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Overcast | -2° /-10° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Sunny | 2° /-9° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Sunny | 4° /-7° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Partly cloudy | 3° /-6° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Partly cloudy | 4° /-6° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-7° | 2.2 mm | 1 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Overcast | 1° /-8° | 2.7 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Sunny | 4° /-8° | 0.7 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Cloudy | 6° /-7° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Cloudy | 5° /-7° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Sunny | 5° /-5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Sunny | 8° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Colorado in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Colorado forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Colorado in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Colorado during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Colorado during January?
In January, Colorado can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 24 mm across approximately 0 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Colorado in January 2026?
Colorado experiences an average snowfall of 12.856 cm during January, occurring over 15 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Colorado during January?
The average wind speed in Colorado during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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