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Cheyenne in January sees low temperatures, with highs around 4°C (39°F) and overnight lows of -8°C (18°F). It's the driest month of the year, with very little snow/rainfall to worry about.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cheyenne. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Cheyenne typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 4°C (39°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -10°C (14°F) to -7°C (19°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Cheyenne spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 49 years of weather records for Cheyenne, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2025.
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United States of America in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in January. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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