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Breckenridge weather in January

Average highs of 31°F, lows of 2°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is Breckenridge’s coldest month, with average highs of 31°F and lows of 2°F. That is 1° cooler than December, and 21° below the yearly average high.

Average high
31°F
Average low
2°F
Precipitation
0.90 in
Wet days
12
Snow
18.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:22 AM · 5:03 PM

January across the year

  1. 31°2°Jan
  2. 33°4°Feb
  3. 41°11°Mar
  4. 48°18°Apr
  5. 58°26°May
  6. 69°33°Jun
  7. 75°38°Jul
  8. 73°37°Aug
  9. 66°30°Sep
  10. 54°21°Oct
  11. 41°11°Nov
  12. 32°3°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in January

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 18 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

January is good for

Around Breckenridge

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See Breckenridge

A look around town before you go.

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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December32°F3°F0.90 in
January31°F2°F0.90 in
February33°F4°F1.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Breckenridge in January?

Average highs are 31°F and average lows 2°F, for a daily mean of 16°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Breckenridge in January?

January averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Breckenridge in January?

Yes, about 18.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Breckenridge in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:22 AM and sets about 5:03 PM, for roughly 9.7 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit Breckenridge?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, September. January is cold.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dillon 1 E station (8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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