January weather forecast
Columbus, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Columbus, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 36°F (2.2°C) and max 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in January is 46%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Columbus, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Columbus?

Lowest temperatures are observed in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Columbus in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Columbus, records 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in January is 46%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Columbus, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Columbus, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Columbus, the average day length in January is 10h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, NM

Average temperature in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbus, NM

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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
Columbus, NM

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbus, NM

Average humidity in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in January
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbus, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Columbus, NM

Average visibility in January - Columbus, 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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