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

Planning a trip to Parachute in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Parachute typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Parachute in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 192 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Parachute. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Parachute, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 24 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Grand Junction, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather 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 Parachute in January?

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 in January.

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

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