Weather in Denver, Colorado, United States in January
In an average January, Denver sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°F to 54°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 11°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
68°F
2015-01-27
Lowest
6°F
1997-01-12
Low
Highest
39°F
2015-01-27
Lowest
-11°F
2024-01-15
Feels-like
Highest
30°F
2015-01-27
Lowest
-37°F
2024-01-16
Humidity
Highest
6.0 g/m³
1997-01-02
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1984-01-18
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1990-01-08
Lowest
5 mph
2003-01-10
Precip
Wettest
1.78 in
1996
Driest
0.24 in
1983
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