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

Will it be warm or cold in Gunnison this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Gunnison typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. January marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -21°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Gunnison in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see snow.

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

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

 

Gunnison, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -21°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Data from: Aspen, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Gunnison 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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