Weather in Denver in January
In an average January, Denver sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 43°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°F to 57°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 6°F to 30°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
69°F
1982-01-26
Lowest
-1°F
1997-01-12
Low
Highest
43°F
1997-01-31
Lowest
-17°F
1985-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
38°F
1997-01-31
Lowest
-33°F
1984-01-18
Humidity
Highest
5.6 g/m³
2019-01-11
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1980-01-28
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1980-01-26
Lowest
3 mph
2000-01-26
Gust
Highest
48 mph
1990-01-08
Lowest
7 mph
1983-01-18
Precip
Wettest
1.97 in
1985
Driest
0.21 in
2010
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