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Typical January weather

Denver

Colorado · January

Cold and bright — the sun lies, the shade tells truth.

47° days
18° nights

about 5 snowy days · 9½ hours of daylight

What to pack

What January feels like

The National Western Stock Show rolls into town mid-month and brings its own cold snap with it; locals have called that Stock Show weather for generations. Almost nothing falls from the sky, which is why the sidewalks stay clear and the ski shuttles up the hill leave full.

Winter is doing its thing: 6.4 in of snow in a typical January, with fresh snow on about 5 days. Nearly every night dips below freezing.

The numbers

Typical high47°
Typical low18°
Days with snow5
Rain and melted snow0.5 in
Snowfall6.4 in
Sunrise / sunset (mid-month)7:19 am / 4:59 pm

How January compares

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