January weather forecast
Telluride, CO

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The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado
The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado

Weather in January

The weather in Telluride, Colorado is on a winter palette during January. Icy chills dominate the scene as temperatures remain low and snowfall is abundant. With 16.14" (410mm) of snowfall, cold winds, and a consistent 4mph (6.4km/h) wind speed, it’s a winter wonderland. It's a stark contrast to the forthcoming warmer months. It’s best to pack layers and prepare for freezing conditions if visiting Telluride during this month.

Temperature

Telluride experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Telluride registers a marked temperature plunge to a polar cold 4.3°F (-15.4°C) during the cool January nights.

Humidity

In Telluride, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Telluride, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Telluride, in January, during 15.4 snowfall days, 16.14" (410mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.7 snowfall days, and 123.82" (3145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Telluride, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Telluride, the average sunshine in January is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Telluride is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Telluride in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Telluride, is 26.1°F (-3.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 4.3°F (-15.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Telluride?

In January, the average relative humidity in Telluride is 84%.

How much does it rain in Telluride in January?

In Telluride, Colorado, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Telluride?

In Telluride, in January, during 15.4 snowfall days, 16.14" (410mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Telluride have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Telluride?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Telluride, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Telluride have in January?

In Telluride, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Telluride?

In Telluride, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Telluride, CO

Average temperature in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Telluride, CO

Average pressure in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.23"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Telluride, CO

Average wind speed in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Telluride, CO

Average humidity in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

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Average rainfall in January
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in January
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 16.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in January
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Telluride, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Telluride, CO

Average UV index in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Telluride, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Telluride, CO

Average visibility in January - Telluride, CO
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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