Colorado Springs weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

How is the weather in Colorado Springs in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Colorado Springs generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -8°C.

Colorado Springs in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 9.5 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of snow/rain.

With around 215 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Colorado Springs. May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colorado Springs, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 215 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Colorado Springs in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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