January weather - Winter 2024 - Steamboat Springs, CO

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

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 (-3.1°C) to a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C). 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

The transition into January in Steamboat Springs marks the average high-temperature at a still subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C), differing minimally from December's 25.7°F (-3.5°C). An average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) is recorded during the nights in January in Steamboat Springs.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Steamboat Springs is 88%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Steamboat Springs are January and February, with an average 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Steamboat Springs, the average length of the day in January 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

In January, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Steamboat Springs?

The high-temperature, in January, in Steamboat Springs, records 26.4°F (-3.1°C), while the low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Steamboat Springs?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the wettest month in Steamboat Springs?

The wettest months in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, are January and February, with an average 1.02" (26mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Steamboat Springs in January?

In Steamboat Springs, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Steamboat Springs?

The month with the most snowfall in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

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

In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Steamboat Springs is 9h and 40min.

When 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, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Steamboat Springs?

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.

How high is the UV index in January in Steamboat Springs?

In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

25.7°F -3.5°C

26.4°F -3.1°C

27°F -2.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.5mph 8.9km/h

6.3mph 10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.8

16.4

13.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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January weather forecast
Steamboat Springs, CO

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