January weather forecast
Chama, NM

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Weather in January

Chama, New Mexico, starts the year with chilly and snow-clad conditions. January is particularly cold, with average low temperatures plummeting to 9°F (-12.8°C), accompanied by high humidity of 87% marking this month as the wettest. As winter takes full effect, January experiences only 10 hours of daylight per day, significantly shorter than the rest of the year. The town shuts into a winter wonderland with frequent snowy days and reduced visibility.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and lows at 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15.2 days. Throughout January, 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 75.04" (1906mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Chama?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is January?

Chama in January has an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Chama.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Chama, in January, during 15.2 snowfall days, 12.01" (305mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Chama have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Chama, NM

Average temperature in January - Chama, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Chama, NM

Average pressure in January - Chama, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chama, NM

Average wind speed in January - Chama, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Chama, NM

Average humidity in January - Chama, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in January
Chama, NM

Average rainfall in January - Chama, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Chama, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Chama, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chama, NM

Average snowfall in January - Chama, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chama, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Chama, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chama, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chama, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Chama, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Chama, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Chama, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Chama, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Chama, NM

Average visibility in January - Chama, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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