January weather in Ouray, CO
The average temperature in Ouray in January is 26.0°F (15.7°F–36.4°F). Average precipitation: 1.77 inches. Average snowfall is 27.7 inches.
January is a winter month in Ouray, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 38m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
36.4°F
Avg Low
15.7°F
Precipitation
1.77 in
Snow
27.7 in
January records in Ouray
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 50.0°F (2026) | -6.0°F (2011) | 0.34 in (2022) |
| January 2 | 46.0°F (2009) | -5.1°F (2011) | 0.46 in (2020) |
| January 3 | 51.1°F (2009) | -4.0°F (2013) | 0.31 in (2004) |
| January 4 | 52.0°F (2025) | -4.0°F (2013) | 0.53 in (2004) |
| January 5 | 55.0°F (2026) | 3.0°F (2013) | 0.24 in (2014) |
| January 6 | 51.1°F (2012) | 1.9°F (2007) | 0.77 in (2008) |
| January 7 | 46.9°F (2022) | 1.0°F (2007) | 0.39 in (2008) |
| January 8 | 55.0°F (2022) | 3.0°F (2010) | 0.36 in (2008) |
| January 9 | 48.0°F (2009) | 3.9°F (2010) | 0.56 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 52.0°F (2018) | 3.0°F (2026) | 0.37 in (2011) |
| January 11 | 46.9°F (2007) | -2.9°F (2011) | 0.51 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 45.0°F (2014) | -2.0°F (2013) | 0.36 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 44.1°F (2010) | -2.9°F (2013) | 0.21 in (2007) |
| January 14 | 48.9°F (2022) | -4.0°F (2013) | 0.16 in (2024) |
| January 15 | 48.0°F (2023) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.22 in (2017) |
| January 16 | 48.9°F (2012) | -8.0°F (2007) | 0.21 in (2006) |
| January 17 | 46.9°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2008) | 0.12 in (2016) |
| January 18 | 48.9°F (2019) | -7.1°F (2008) | 0.54 in (2023) |
| January 19 | 48.0°F (2018) | -0.9°F (2025) | 0.25 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 57.0°F (2012) | 0.0°F (2025) | 0.63 in (2006) |
| January 21 | 50.0°F (2009) | -7.1°F (2025) | 0.29 in (2018) |
| January 22 | 51.1°F (2009) | -6.0°F (2025) | 0.56 in (2012) |
| January 23 | 48.0°F (2009) | 1.9°F (2015) | 0.36 in (2011) |
| January 24 | 46.9°F (2013) | 3.0°F (2025) | 0.46 in (2026) |
| January 25 | 46.9°F (2013) | 5.0°F (2026) | 0.50 in (2017) |
| January 26 | 48.0°F (2015) | 1.0°F (2023) | 0.22 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 53.1°F (2015) | -2.9°F (2017) | 1.50 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 55.0°F (2015) | -2.0°F (2017) | 0.54 in (2005) |
| January 29 | 48.9°F (2021) | 1.9°F (2008) | 0.42 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 48.9°F (2018) | 1.0°F (2008) | 0.30 in (2005) |
| January 31 | 54.0°F (2018) | -2.9°F (2008) | 0.74 in (2014) |