January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Rocky Mountains
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Rocky Mountains, 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.
The Rocky Mountains precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does the Rocky Mountains, 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 the Rocky Mountains, 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 the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?
Looking at our data, Park City tops the wettest-cities list in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 69 mm (2.7 in).
What is the driest city in January in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?
In our records, Estes Park stands out as the driest city in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America for January, averaging just 13 mm (0.5 in).
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