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Cortez Weather in January

January in Cortez brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 5°C (41°F) and nights around -11°C (12°F). Expect around 30 mm (1.2 in) of snow/rainfall during the month.

Rainfall in Cortez in January

Historically, the month has about 6 days of snow/rain, averaging 30 mm (1.2 in) in total. Rain is scarce this month and when it does fall, it tends to be light. Unlikely to disrupt plans significantly.

Temperature in Cortez in January

January in Cortez brings typical temperatures with highs around 5°C (41°F) and lows of -11°C (12°F). January marks the winter season. It stays very cold throughout much of the day, so warm winter clothing is essential. At -11°C (12°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Cortez Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C (12°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C (41°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm (1.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
* Data from: Mesa Verde National Park, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in January

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cortez in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Cortez in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket.

What To Do in Cortez in January

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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