January weather in Rifle, CO
The average temperature in Rifle in January is 23.5°F (9.7°F–37.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.93 inches. Average snowfall is 6.9 inches.
January is a winter month in Rifle, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 27.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 30m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
37.4°F
Avg Low
9.7°F
Precipitation
0.93 in
Snow
6.9 in
January records in Rifle
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 50.0°F (2026) | -14.1°F (2011) | 0.38 in (2022) |
| January 2 | 45.0°F (2012) | -16.1°F (2022) | 0.34 in (2020) |
| January 3 | 52.0°F (2012) | -15.0°F (2022) | 0.16 in (2006) |
| January 4 | 45.0°F (2012) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.13 in (2014) |
| January 5 | 46.9°F (2012) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2017) |
| January 6 | 51.1°F (2012) | -9.9°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2008) |
| January 7 | 48.0°F (2012) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2008) |
| January 8 | 48.0°F (2015) | -13.0°F (2010) | 0.18 in (2026) |
| January 9 | 48.0°F (2015) | -11.9°F (2010) | 0.19 in (2011) |
| January 10 | 46.0°F (2015) | -9.0°F (2011) | 0.34 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 46.0°F (2023) | -14.1°F (2011) | 0.35 in (2005) |
| January 12 | 46.0°F (2017) | -14.1°F (2011) | 0.64 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 45.0°F (2026) | -8.0°F (2013) | 0.12 in (2007) |
| January 14 | 48.9°F (2026) | -18.0°F (2013) | 0.13 in (2024) |
| January 15 | 52.0°F (2026) | -18.9°F (2013) | 0.11 in (2024) |
| January 16 | 50.0°F (2026) | -11.0°F (2013) | 0.22 in (2023) |
| January 17 | 44.1°F (2021) | -5.1°F (2012) | 0.21 in (2016) |
| January 18 | 46.9°F (2015) | -5.1°F (2012) | 0.20 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 46.9°F (2015) | -4.0°F (2025) | 0.25 in (2006) |
| January 20 | 51.1°F (2018) | -2.0°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2017) |
| January 21 | 53.1°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2025) | 0.21 in (2018) |
| January 22 | 48.0°F (2026) | -8.0°F (2025) | 0.44 in (2012) |
| January 23 | 43.0°F (2011) | -6.0°F (2025) | 0.24 in (2021) |
| January 24 | 45.0°F (2024) | -2.0°F (2025) | 0.16 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 45.0°F (2024) | 1.0°F (2010) | 0.31 in (2009) |
| January 26 | 52.0°F (2015) | -5.1°F (2016) | 0.23 in (2009) |
| January 27 | 55.9°F (2015) | -4.0°F (2026) | 0.28 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 55.0°F (2015) | 0.0°F (2022) | 0.30 in (2010) |
| January 29 | 54.0°F (2015) | 1.0°F (2013) | 0.20 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 55.0°F (2024) | -0.9°F (2013) | 0.19 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 55.0°F (2024) | -9.9°F (2023) | 0.56 in (2014) |