January weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

During January and December, Capitan experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 54%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Capitan, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Capitan, 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.

Sunshine

In Capitan, the average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C), are the coldest months.

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Capitan, records 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Capitan, the average relative humidity in January is 54%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Capitan, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Capitan in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in January?

In January, the average day length 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 many hours of sunshine does Capitan have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Capitan is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°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°F).

Average pressure in January
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in January - Capitan, 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
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Capitan, NM

Average humidity in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 54%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Capitan, 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: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Capitan, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in January - Capitan, 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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