Weather in Yellowstone National Park in january 2025

The weather in Yellowstone National Park in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 1143.2cm

Weather at 6am
9°F

Fog

17%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

7%

Weather at 12pm
20°F

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Fog

10%

Weather at 6pm
14°F

Fog

19%

Clear/Sunny

12%

Partly Cloudy

9%

Weather at 3am
9°F

Snow showers

61%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Fog

13%

Partly Cloudy

11%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Yellowstone National Park in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Yellowstone National Park in january.


The climate of Yellowstone National Park in january is very bad

The weather in january in Yellowstone National Park is wet (with 4.5in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.2in of rainfall over 7 days.

The climate is quite cold in that area this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 23°F. The seasonal minimum is 7°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Yellowstone National Park is 14°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Yellowstone National Park in january with a maximum record of 34°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -45°F in 2017.

Day length in Yellowstone National Park in january is 09:14. Sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset is at 17:09.



January: another location in the United States (USA)?

If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Yellowstone National Park:

In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.

Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.

Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Yellowstone National Park.

more information about United States's weather in january


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Yellowstone National Park in january

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 14°F
Highest temperature 23°F
Lowest temperature 7°F
Highest record temperature 34°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature -45°F
(2017)
Number of days at -32°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 16km/h
Wind temperature -2°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.5in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Record daily rainfall 1.5in
(2015)
Snowfall 1143.2cm
Other climate data
Humidity 95%
Visibility 5.46km
Cloud cover 63%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 6
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 07:55
Time of sunset 17:09
Length of day 09:14
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Yellowstone National Park in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Light snow
11°F to 25°F
02-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
9°F to 27°F
03-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
5°F to 29°F
04-01-2024
Overcast
14°F to 25°F
05-01-2024
Moderate snow
9°F to 20°F
06-01-2024
Light snow
2°F to 14°F
07-01-2024
Light snow
9°F to 16°F
08-01-2024
Light snow
-5°F to 13°F
09-01-2024
Heavy snow
5°F to 18°F
10-01-2024
Heavy snow
5°F to 11°F
11-01-2024
Light freezing rain
-7°F to 9°F
12-01-2024
Blizzard
5°F to 9°F
13-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-32°F to 4°F
14-01-2024
Cloudy
-14°F to 14°F
15-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
-7°F to 2°F
16-01-2024
Light freezing rain
-13°F to 14°F
17-01-2024
Moderate snow
13°F to 20°F
18-01-2024
Patchy heavy snow
22°F to 23°F
19-01-2024
Light snow
11°F to 27°F
20-01-2024
Moderate snow
13°F to 34°F
21-01-2024
Light snow
23°F to 29°F
22-01-2024
Light freezing rain
14°F to 27°F
23-01-2024
Overcast
13°F to 29°F
24-01-2024
Light snow
13°F to 23°F
25-01-2024
Light snow
9°F to 23°F
26-01-2024
Light snow
14°F to 22°F
27-01-2024
Light snow
11°F to 27°F
28-01-2024
Moderate snow
27°F to 31°F
29-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 32°F
30-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
16°F to 34°F
31-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
14°F to 34°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january

Cities near Yellowstone National Park:

Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) in januaryvery bad weather
Jackson Hole in januaryvery bad weather
Cody (Wyoming) in januaryvery bad weather
Helena (Montana) in januaryvery bad weather
Montana in januaryvery bad weather
Wyoming in januaryvery bad weather
Salt Lake City in januaryvery bad weather
Boise (Idaho) in januaryvery bad weather
Glacier National Park (Montana) in januaryvery bad weather
Utah in januaryvery bad weather
Mount Rushmore in januaryvery bad weather
Arches National Park (Utah) in januaryvery bad weather
United States in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Yellowstone National Park in january:

Weather data for Yellowstone National Park for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Yellowstone National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Yellowstone National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Yellowstone National Park.


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