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

What should you pack for a trip to Cortez in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Cortez tends to experience low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 5°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -11°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Cortez in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cortez. May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cortez, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
* Data from: Mesa Verde National Park, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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?

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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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