January weather forecast
Vail, CO

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Sunrise over Vail, Colorado hitting the slope of a mountain with nearby golden colored trees and a hill in the distance
Sunrise over Vail, Colorado hitting the slope of a mountain with nearby golden colored trees and a hill in the distance

Weather in January

Vail, Colorado, greets the new year with snow-capped peaks and chilly temperatures. January is the coldest month of the year with temperatures dipping to a frigid 1.2°F (-17.1°C), which is lower than any other month. It's a winter wonderland perfect for ski enthusiasts and snow lovers. The month also impresses with a relatively high amount of snowfall days. The frosty conditions, however, are paired with shorter daylight hours, thus requiring extra layers to keep warm and enjoy outdoor activities.

Temperature

Vail experiences its coldest period in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

Rainfall

In Vail, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Vail. In Vail, Colorado, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 9.72" (247mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Vail, there are 107.8 snowfall days, and 77.72" (1974mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Vail is 5.8h.

UV index

In Vail, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Vail?

The coldest period in Vail falls in January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold is January in Vail?

In Vail, in January, the average high-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 1.2°F (-17.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Vail?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January in Vail?

In Vail, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Vail?

In Vail, in January, during 14.8 snowfall days, 9.72" (247mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vail have in January?

In January, the average day length in Vail is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Vail?

On the first day of January in Vail, Colorado, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Vail?

In Vail, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Vail?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Vail is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Vail, CO

Average temperature in January - Vail, CO
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 1.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Vail, CO

Average pressure in January - Vail, CO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.21"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Vail, CO

Average wind speed in January - Vail, CO
  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Vail, CO

Average humidity in January - Vail, CO
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).

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Average rainfall in January
Vail, CO

Average rainfall in January - Vail, CO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in January
Vail, CO

Average rainfall days in January - Vail, CO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Vail, CO

Average snowfall in January - Vail, CO
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.38").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in January
Vail, CO

Average snowfall days in January - Vail, CO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16 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
Vail, CO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Vail, CO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Vail, CO

Average sunshine days in January - Vail, CO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Vail, CO

Average UV index in January - Vail, 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
Vail, CO

Average cloud cover in January - Vail, CO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in January
Vail, CO

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

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

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