January weather forecastHotchkiss, CO

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Hotchkiss, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

Temperature

Hotchkiss's January weather, with an average high temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average low temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In January, in Hotchkiss, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hotchkiss, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Hotchkiss. Snow falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month in Hotchkiss, Colorado, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) at the peak and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) at the base.

In January, in Hotchkiss, the average high-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

The most humid month in Hotchkiss is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

In Hotchkiss, Colorado, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is January, when snow falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

In Hotchkiss, Colorado, during January, snow falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15.43" (392mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Hotchkiss, Colorado, is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

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

In Hotchkiss, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average high temperature in January: 28.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average pressure in January: 30.25"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average wind speed in January: 4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average snowfall in January: 15.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Hotchkiss, CO

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).