Bryce Canyon City, UT weather in January
In January, Bryce Canyon City sees highs around 37°F and lows around 17°F: cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 19.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Bryce Canyon City. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 17°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 19.8 in
- snow on the ground 29 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 17°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:43 am / 5:20 pm | 7:33 am / 5:50 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.3 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 snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more29 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry January brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 19.8 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202015: average high 43°F
- Coolest January2007: average high 31°F
- Wettest January1993: 7.4 in
- Driest January2011: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading55°F (January 7, 2015)
- Lowest reading-15°F (January 15, 2007)
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 | 37°F | 37°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 17°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 9.9 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +2°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Springdale, UT57 mi · high 54°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV194 mi · high 59°F · 3 wet days
How Bryce Canyon City ranks in January
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days79th driest of 378
What to pack for Bryce Canyon City in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 17°F, highs near 37°F
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 29 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1180 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bryce Canyon City in January?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 17°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -15°F (January 15, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon City in January?
About 6 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2011, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Bryce Canyon City in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 19.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 29 days.
Is January a good time to visit Bryce Canyon City?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bryce Canyon City (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs (USC00421008), 2.4 mi SSW of the city center, 7,890 ft (228 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).