Alta weather in January (Utah, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Alta this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Alta tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -9°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Alta in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alta. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alta climate page with graphs.

 

Alta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 125 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

Data from: Park City, the United States of America (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Alta should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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