January weather forecast
Alto, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Alto, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of January, Alto witnesses an average high-temperature of a still chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. In January, in Alto, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Alto, the average relative humidity in January is 53%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alto, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Alto, the average sunshine in January is 7.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures?

Alto in January has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alto have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alto?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Alto is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alto, NM

Average temperature in January - Alto, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Alto, NM

Average pressure in January - Alto, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alto, NM

Average wind speed in January - Alto, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Alto, NM

Average humidity in January - Alto, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Alto, NM

Average rainfall in January - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Alto, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alto, NM

Average snowfall in January - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alto, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alto, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alto, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alto, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Alto, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Alto, NM

Average UV index in January - Alto, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Alto, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Alto, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Alto, NM

Average visibility in January - Alto, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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