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

How does the January weather in Thornton compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Thornton includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to -8°C.

Precipitation

Thornton in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Typically around 4 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 215 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Thornton. May and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thornton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 72% *  

Data from: Denver, the United States of America (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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