Breckenridge, CO weather in January
Expect cold, snowy weather in Breckenridge in January, with highs near 30°F and lows near 5°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 27.7 in. It is one of the coldest months in Breckenridge. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 30°F
- Normal low
- 5°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 1.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 27.7 in
- snow on the ground 31 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 29°F | 30°F |
| Normal low | 4°F | 5°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 4:50 pm | 7:12 am / 5:22 pm |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
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 snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more31 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 1.7 in; a dry January brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 27.7 in, with about 9 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202003: average high 38°F
- Coolest January2008: average high 25°F
- Wettest January2017: 4.3 in
- Driest January2001: 0.3 in
- Highest reading57°F (January 13, 1996)
- Lowest reading-25°F (January 31, 1994)
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 | 29°F | 30°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 5°F | 6°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 9.8 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by +1°F from December and +1°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 45°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 45°F · 5 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in January
- Normal high348th warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days324th driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 5°F, highs near 30°F
- Layers – afternoons near 30°F but nights near 5°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 31 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1487 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Breckenridge in January?
The normal high is 30°F and the normal low is 5°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -25°F (January 31, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in January?
About 13 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (4.3 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 27.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 31 days.
Is January a good time to visit Breckenridge?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (25 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).