Aspen weather in January
January in Aspen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Aspen · #147 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Aspen climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -11°C / 13°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 52 mm / 2.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 54.4 cm / 21.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Aspen in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Aspen?
- January in Aspen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Aspen on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Aspen in January?
- In January, Aspen averages a daily high of -0.5°C and a low of -10.8°C, with about 52.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aspen in January?
- Aspen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.
- Does it snow in Aspen in January?
- Aspen sees roughly 54.4 cm of snowfall in January.