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Grand Junction weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

How does the January weather in Grand Junction compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Grand Junction includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 3°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -9°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Grand Junction in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 5 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 192 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Grand Junction, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 12 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Grand Junction, the United States of America (6 KM, 3 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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