United StatesAverage weather for Ouray in January
It's cold in January in Ouray with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -12°C and -3°C.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Ouray with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -7°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 3°C, with nights around -6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ouray is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
In January, there is an average of 12 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 101 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Ouray in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
2°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
7°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
-1°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
12 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
4 days | 12 days | |
 Total snowfall |
101 cm | 16 cm | |
| Snowy days |
24 days | 8 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records
With 14°C in 2015, Ouray reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -21°C to a highest value of 2°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Ouray
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Ouray, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Ouray
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Ouray, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 4 days of precipitation in Ouray.
Daily Snowfall in January in Ouray
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Ouray, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV index in January in Ouray
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Ouray, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Ouray over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Ouray, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Ouray over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Ouray, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Ouray per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Ouray, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in January for Ouray
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Average weather in Ouray by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ouray. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
