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Rocky Mountains Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in January.

Planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in January

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in the Rocky Mountains generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Leadville at -2°C (28°F) to cold in Estes Park at 3°C (37°F). At night it cools down to -8°C (18°F) in Estes Park and -15°C (5°F) in Leadville. In numerous regions in the United States of America, January is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Estes Park with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Park City with 69 mm (2.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Rocky Mountains

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (January)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (January)

Breckenridge

In January Breckenridge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Park City

In January Park City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
125 hours
160 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Estes Park

In January Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Aspen

In January Aspen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Bozeman

In January Bozeman generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge -1°C (30°F) -14°C (7°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Park City 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Estes Park 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Aspen 0°C (32°F) -13°C (9°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Bozeman 2°C (36°F) -9°C (16°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Vail -2°C (28°F) -13°C (9°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in January?

the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Breckenridge average around -1°C (30°F), and temperatures drop to about -14°C (7°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in January?

Breckenridge averages a daytime maximum of -1°C (30°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -14°C (7°F).

Does the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America get a lot of snow in January?

Not particularly. Breckenridge averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of snow in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Breckenridge, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Breckenridge. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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