Capitol Reef National Park weather in January
January in Capitol Reef National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Capitol Reef National Park · #370 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Capitol Reef National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 15.9 cm / 6.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Capitol Reef National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Capitol Reef National Park?
- January in Capitol Reef National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Capitol Reef National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park in January?
- In January, Capitol Reef National Park averages a daily high of 2.1°C and a low of -10.4°C, with about 19 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Capitol Reef National Park in January?
- Capitol Reef National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Capitol Reef National Park in January?
- Capitol Reef National Park sees roughly 15.9 cm of snowfall in January.