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Crested Butte weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Crested Butte this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Crested Butte includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -2°C. At night, it falls to around -17°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Crested Butte in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

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

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

 

Crested Butte, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 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?

Visitors traveling to Crested Butte 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.

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

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