January weather forecast
Clayton, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Clayton, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

The advent of January reveals an average high-temperature of a still chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Clayton records an average nighttime low of 28.4°F (-2°C) in January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Clayton, New Mexico, is 52%.

Rainfall

In Clayton, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Clayton, New Mexico. In Clayton, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clayton, New Mexico, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January in Clayton, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Clayton, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Clayton in January?

In Clayton, 46.8°F (8.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Clayton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 52%.

How much does it rain in Clayton in January?

In January, in Clayton, New Mexico, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Clayton in January?

In Clayton, New Mexico, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Clayton?

The average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Clayton?

On the first day of January in Clayton, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clayton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Clayton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Clayton is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Clayton, NM

Average temperature in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Clayton, NM

Average pressure in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clayton, NM

Average wind speed in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Clayton, NM

Average humidity in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Clayton, NM

Average rainfall in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Clayton, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clayton, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clayton, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clayton, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Clayton, NM

Average UV index in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Clayton, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Clayton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Clayton, NM

Average visibility in January - Clayton, 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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