Provo, UT weather in January
Expect cold, snowy weather in Provo in January, with highs near 41°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 12.5 in. It is one of the coldest months in Provo. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.5 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:49 am / 5:11 pm | 7:36 am / 5:43 pm |
| Daylight | 9.4 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 am27°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 22°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm36°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm32°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm30°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Salt Lake City Intl Airport (41 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 18% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 67%.
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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 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 0.8 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.5 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202003: average high 50°F
- Coolest January2013: average high 28°F
- Wettest January1993: 4.6 in
- Driest January2002: 0.4 in
- Highest reading63°F (January 31, 2003)
- Lowest reading-3°F (January 16, 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 | 41°F | 41°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 24°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 9.7 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by 0°F from December and +7°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Springdale, UT222 mi · high 54°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT161 mi · high 44°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Park City, UT30 mi · high 35°F · 10 wet days
How Provo ranks in January
- Normal high244th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days207th driest of 378
- Comfortable days324th most of 339
What to pack for Provo in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1007 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 Provo in January?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -3°F (January 16, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Provo in January?
About 10 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (4.6 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Provo in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 12.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is January a good time to visit Provo?
January ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Provo (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Provo Byu (USC00427064), 0.9 mi NNE of the city center, 4,570 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Salt Lake City Intl Airport (USW00024127), 41 mi NNW of the city center, 4,225 ft (328 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Salt Lake City International Airport (725720-24127), 41 mi NNW of the city center, 4,227 ft (326 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.