Steamboat Springs, CO weather in January
In January, Steamboat Springs sees highs around 29°F and lows around 5°F: very cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 46.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Steamboat Springs. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 29°F
- Normal low
- 5°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 46.6 in
- snow on the ground 31 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 28°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 4°F | 5°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:30 am / 4:51 pm | 7:17 am / 5:23 pm |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am10°Fdew point 5°F
- 9 am13°Fdew point 8°F
- Noon23°Fdew point 14°F
- 3 pm27°Fdew point 16°F
- 6 pm20°Fdew point 13°F
- 9 pm15°Fdew point 10°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow15 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 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 2.5 in; a dry January brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 46.6 in, with about 12 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202005: average high 36°F
- Coolest January2013: average high 24°F
- Wettest January1996: 5.9 in
- Driest January2015: 0.3 in
- Highest reading50°F (January 31, 2018)
- Lowest reading-29°F (January 31, 2002)
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 | 30°F | 29°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 5°F | 8°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 9.7 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -1°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Estes Park, CO69 mi · high 40°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Estes Park, CO69 mi · high 40°F · 6 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in January
- Normal high352nd warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days344th driest of 378
- Comfortable days274th most of 339
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 5°F, highs near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 31 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1491 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Steamboat Springs in January?
The normal high is 29°F and the normal low is 5°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -29°F (January 31, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in January?
About 15 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 46.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 31 days.
Is January a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (22 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).