Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park weather in January

January in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · #413 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 59/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high1°C / 35°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-14°C / 7°F
Feels like (high)-2°C / 28°F
Rainfall28 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days8 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point-11°C / 12°F
Sunshine7.9 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall27.4 cm / 10.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
January in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
What is the weather like in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in January?
In January, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park averages a daily high of 1.4°C and a low of -13.7°C, with about 28.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in January?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
Does it snow in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in January?
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park sees roughly 27.4 cm of snowfall in January.

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