January weather in Wheat Ridge, CO
The average temperature in Wheat Ridge in January is 32.2°F (17.1°F–47.2°F). Average precipitation: 0.64 inches. Average snowfall is 9.6 inches.
January is a winter month in Wheat Ridge, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 30.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 29m. For travel, January is cool.
Avg High
47.2°F
Avg Low
17.1°F
Precipitation
0.64 in
Snow
9.6 in
January records in Wheat Ridge
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 69.1°F (1998) | -9.0°F (2015) | 0.29 in (2022) |
| January 2 | 75.0°F (1997) | -5.1°F (1988) | 0.16 in (2000) |
| January 3 | 66.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (1988) | 0.13 in (2004) |
| January 4 | 73.0°F (2001) | -9.0°F (1988) | 0.25 in (1996) |
| January 5 | 73.9°F (2001) | -0.9°F (2015) | 0.37 in (2017) |
| January 6 | 71.1°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2017) | 0.30 in (1998) |
| January 7 | 69.1°F (2006) | -9.9°F (1982) | 0.42 in (1992) |
| January 8 | 73.9°F (2003) | -7.1°F (2010) | 0.23 in (1987) |
| January 9 | 66.0°F (1990) | -2.0°F (2010) | 0.27 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 72.0°F (1990) | 0.0°F (1993) | 0.42 in (2011) |
| January 11 | 69.1°F (1999) | -6.0°F (1997) | 0.15 in (2019) |
| January 12 | 71.1°F (1987) | -9.0°F (1997) | 0.57 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 73.9°F (1996) | -8.0°F (1997) | 0.21 in (2009) |
| January 14 | 66.9°F (1986) | -9.0°F (2024) | 0.16 in (1992) |
| January 15 | 69.1°F (1996) | -5.1°F (1984) | 0.67 in (1987) |
| January 16 | 61.0°F (2026) | -16.1°F (2024) | 0.27 in (2001) |
| January 17 | 68.0°F (2000) | -17.0°F (1984) | 0.26 in (1996) |
| January 18 | 64.0°F (1999) | -20.9°F (1984) | 0.55 in (1988) |
| January 19 | 73.0°F (1986) | -9.9°F (2025) | 0.70 in (1990) |
| January 20 | 73.9°F (1986) | -11.0°F (1984) | 0.41 in (2006) |
| January 21 | 75.0°F (2005) | -11.0°F (2025) | 0.23 in (2018) |
| January 22 | 73.9°F (2009) | -5.1°F (2025) | 0.26 in (2007) |
| January 23 | 71.1°F (1986) | -2.0°F (2008) | 0.18 in (2002) |
| January 24 | 73.0°F (2005) | 1.0°F (1991) | 0.02 in (1990) |
| January 25 | 66.9°F (2005) | 1.0°F (1996) | 0.18 in (1996) |
| January 26 | 78.1°F (1982) | -6.0°F (1996) | 0.44 in (1994) |
| January 27 | 73.0°F (2015) | -7.1°F (2009) | 0.39 in (2009) |
| January 28 | 75.0°F (2015) | -7.1°F (2009) | 0.27 in (2001) |
| January 29 | 63.0°F (2016) | -0.9°F (1991) | 0.27 in (1994) |
| January 30 | 66.9°F (1997) | -13.0°F (1985) | 0.18 in (2005) |
| January 31 | 71.1°F (1992) | -20.0°F (1985) | 0.43 in (2014) |