January Rainfall and Precipitation in Colorado
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Colorado, the United States of America in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Colorado precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does Colorado, the United States of America receive in January?
Breckenridge stays mostly dry in January, with average snowfall close to 47 mm (1.9 in).
How many days does it rain in Colorado, the United States of America in January?
Rainfall in Breckenridge typically falls on roughly 16 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Colorado, the United States of America?
Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Colorado, the United States of America.
What is the wettest city in January in Colorado, the United States of America?
In our database, Rocky Mountain National Park stands out as having an average snowfall level of 86 mm (3.4 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Colorado, the United States of America?
The driest place is Fountain with an average snow/rainfall of 5.9 mm (0.2 in) according to our data.
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