Steamboat Springs weather in January
January in Steamboat Springs: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Steamboat Springs · #311 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Steamboat Springs climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 30°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 69.7 cm / 27.4 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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Steamboat Springs in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
- January in Steamboat Springs: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Steamboat Springs on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Steamboat Springs in January?
- In January, Steamboat Springs averages a daily high of -1.3°C and a low of -11.6°C, with about 64.7 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Steamboat Springs in January?
- Steamboat Springs has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in January?
- Steamboat Springs sees roughly 69.7 cm of snowfall in January.