January weather in Aspen, CO
The average temperature in Aspen in January is 20.9°F (9.9°F–32.0°F). Average precipitation: 1.93 inches. Average snowfall is 28.1 inches.
January is a winter month in Aspen, and is cooler than the annual average of 40.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 32m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
32.0°F
Avg Low
9.9°F
Precipitation
1.93 in
Snow
28.1 in
January records in Aspen
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 50.0°F (1981) | -11.0°F (2011) | 0.60 in (2022) |
| January 2 | 51.1°F (1981) | -11.9°F (1985) | 0.75 in (1982) |
| January 3 | 48.9°F (1997) | -9.9°F (1985) | 0.76 in (2004) |
| January 4 | 48.0°F (1987) | -14.1°F (1993) | 0.79 in (1997) |
| January 5 | 52.0°F (2026) | -11.0°F (2004) | 0.82 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 52.0°F (2012) | -11.9°F (2004) | 1.15 in (2008) |
| January 7 | 46.0°F (1992) | -16.1°F (1982) | 0.73 in (2008) |
| January 8 | 51.1°F (2006) | -20.0°F (1982) | 0.60 in (2012) |
| January 9 | 50.0°F (2002) | -6.0°F (1989) | 0.80 in (2005) |
| January 10 | 48.0°F (1990) | -4.0°F (2011) | 1.13 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 48.9°F (1990) | -9.9°F (2011) | 0.42 in (2005) |
| January 12 | 53.1°F (2000) | -11.9°F (1989) | 0.95 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 46.9°F (2010) | -16.1°F (1989) | 0.70 in (2007) |
| January 14 | 50.0°F (2000) | -9.9°F (2013) | 0.71 in (1997) |
| January 15 | 53.1°F (2000) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.50 in (1984) |
| January 16 | 55.0°F (2000) | -11.0°F (2007) | 0.46 in (2006) |
| January 17 | 57.9°F (2000) | -11.9°F (1987) | 0.44 in (2016) |
| January 18 | 50.0°F (2000) | -15.0°F (1984) | 0.36 in (1996) |
| January 19 | 48.0°F (1999) | -14.1°F (1984) | 0.52 in (2006) |
| January 20 | 54.0°F (2018) | -16.1°F (1988) | 0.48 in (1998) |
| January 21 | 50.0°F (1994) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.31 in (2016) |
| January 22 | 53.1°F (2005) | -6.0°F (1988) | 0.83 in (2012) |
| January 23 | 50.0°F (1981) | -5.1°F (1992) | 0.36 in (1993) |
| January 24 | 50.0°F (1981) | -5.1°F (2002) | 0.54 in (2026) |
| January 25 | 48.0°F (2005) | -5.1°F (1988) | 0.35 in (2009) |
| January 26 | 50.0°F (1999) | -8.0°F (2004) | 0.40 in (2009) |
| January 27 | 54.0°F (1987) | -9.0°F (1996) | 0.30 in (1987) |
| January 28 | 52.0°F (1983) | -5.1°F (1990) | 0.39 in (2008) |
| January 29 | 55.9°F (1988) | -4.0°F (2008) | 0.57 in (2008) |
| January 30 | 46.9°F (1998) | -6.0°F (1991) | 0.30 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 48.9°F (1992) | -11.0°F (1985) | 2.20 in (2014) |