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Fort Collins weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Fort Collins this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Fort Collins includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 6°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -9°C.

Precipitation

Fort Collins in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 9.5 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 3 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Collins, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 53% *  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 64% *  
Data from: Cheyenne, the United States of America (68 KM, 42 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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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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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