Yellowstone National Park in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Snow showers
56% of time
17%
17%
7%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
56% of time
19%
11%
10%
Weather at 6pm
14°F
Snow showers
56% of time
19%
12%
9%
Weather at 3am
9°F
61%
15%
13%
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.
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:
11°F to 25°F
9°F to 27°F
5°F to 29°F
14°F to 25°F
9°F to 20°F
2°F to 14°F
9°F to 16°F
-5°F to 13°F
5°F to 18°F
5°F to 11°F
-7°F to 9°F
5°F to 9°F
-32°F to 4°F
-14°F to 14°F
-7°F to 2°F
-13°F to 14°F
13°F to 20°F
22°F to 23°F
11°F to 27°F
13°F to 34°F
23°F to 29°F
14°F to 27°F
13°F to 29°F
13°F to 23°F
9°F to 23°F
14°F to 22°F
11°F to 27°F
27°F to 31°F
31°F to 32°F
16°F to 34°F
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 january | very bad weather |
| Jackson Hole in january | very bad weather |
| Cody (Wyoming) in january | very bad weather |
| Helena (Montana) in january | very bad weather |
| Montana in january | very bad weather |
| Wyoming in january | very bad weather |
| Salt Lake City in january | very bad weather |
| Boise (Idaho) in january | very bad weather |
| Glacier National Park (Montana) in january | very bad weather |
| Utah in january | very bad weather |
| Mount Rushmore in january | very bad weather |
| Arches National Park (Utah) in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Yellowstone National Park
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
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.