January weather forecast
Continental Divide, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Continental Divide, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Continental Divide, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.2 days and collects up to 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Continental Divide, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), is the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

In Continental Divide, in January, the average high-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in January in Continental Divide?

In Continental Divide, the average relative humidity in January is 70%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Continental Divide, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Continental Divide?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Continental Divide have in January?

In Continental Divide, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average temperature in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average pressure in January - Continental Divide, 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 June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average wind speed in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average humidity in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average rainfall in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average snowfall in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Continental Divide, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average UV index in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Continental Divide, NM

Average visibility in January - Continental Divide, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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