January weather forecast
Dexter, NM

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Weather in January

January is a mild winter month in Dexter, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a mild 55.4°F (13°C), showing a slight difference from December's 55°F (12.8°C). Throughout January, the temperature falls to an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dexter, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.1 snowfall days, and 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dexter, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures?

In January, in Dexter, the average high-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 45%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dexter, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dexter, in January, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dexter have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Dexter, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Dexter, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dexter, NM

Average temperature in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Dexter, NM

Average pressure in January - Dexter, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dexter, NM

Average wind speed in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Dexter, NM

Average humidity in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).

Average rainfall in January
Dexter, NM

Average rainfall in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Dexter, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dexter, NM

Average snowfall in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dexter, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2 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
Dexter, NM

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

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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dexter, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Dexter, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Dexter, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Dexter, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Dexter, NM

Average visibility in January - Dexter, 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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