Temperature in Colorado in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Colorado, the United States of America this January.

Colorado, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -4°C (25°F) in Gunnison to 9°C (48°F) in Canon City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C (19°F) in Canon City and -21°C (-6°F) in Gunnison. January is a winter month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Colorado, the United States of America in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Colorado on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Colorado in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Colorado temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Colorado, the United States of America in January?

Average daytime highs in Colorado, the United States of America during January reach about -1°C (30°F) in Breckenridge.

How cold does it get at night in Colorado, the United States of America in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Breckenridge typically drop to around -14°C (7°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Colorado, the United States of America?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Canon City clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 9°C (48°F), and evenings that remain near -7°C (19°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Colorado, the United States of America?

The coldest city in January in Colorado, the United States of America is Gunnison when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around -4°C (25°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -21°C (-6°F).

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