Grand Canyon Village, AZ weather in January
In January, Grand Canyon Village sees highs around 44°F and lows around 16°F: chilly and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 12.9 in. It is one of the coldest months in Grand Canyon Village. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 16°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.9 in
- snow on the ground 30 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:39 am / 5:24 pm | 7:30 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical January day
- 6 am20°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 am26°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm26°Fdew point 17°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more30 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry January brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.9 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202003: average high 52°F
- Coolest January2008: average high 38°F
- Wettest January2005: 3.6 in
- Driest January2011: 0.02 in
- Highest reading70°F (January 17, 2003)
- Lowest reading-29°F (January 1, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 44°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 16°F | 17°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 10.0 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Sedona, AZ85 mi · high 58°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV166 mi · high 59°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT112 mi · high 37°F · 6 wet days
How Grand Canyon Village ranks in January
- Normal high226th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days74th driest of 378
What to pack for Grand Canyon Village in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 16°F, highs near 44°F
- Layers – afternoons near 44°F but nights near 16°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 30 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1090 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Grand Canyon Village in January?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 16°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -29°F (January 1, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Canyon Village in January?
About 6 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (3.6 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.02 in).
Does it snow in Grand Canyon Village in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 12.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 30 days.
Is January a good time to visit Grand Canyon Village?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Canyon Village (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 7.8 mi S of the city center, 6,606 ft (284 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and frost dates: Grand Canyon NP 2 (USC00023596), 0.6 mi SE of the city center, 6,785 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bright Angel RS (USC00021001), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 8,000 ft (1,110 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).