January weather forecast
Fence Lake, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Fence Lake, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a minimum average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.6h 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Fence Lake?

With average high temperatures of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and lows of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Fence Lake, in January, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fence Lake, in January, during 7.3 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average temperature in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average pressure in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average wind speed in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average humidity in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average rainfall in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average snowfall in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fence Lake, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average UV index in January - Fence Lake, 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
Fence Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Fence Lake, NM

Average visibility in January - Fence Lake, 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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