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 high | 1°C / 35°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -14°C / 7°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 27.4 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.