January weather forecast
Forrest, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Forrest, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

January is marked by an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C), almost identical to the preceding month. An average minimum temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) marks the month of January.

Humidity

In Forrest, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in January is 52%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Forrest, New Mexico. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forrest, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Forrest, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Forrest, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in January transforms into this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Forrest in January?

In Forrest, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 52%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Forrest, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forrest, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Forrest, the average day length in January is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:22 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Forrest have in January?

In Forrest, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Forrest, NM

Average pressure in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Forrest, NM

Average wind speed in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Forrest, NM

Average humidity in January - Forrest, 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 (33%).

Average rainfall in January
Forrest, NM

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Forrest, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forrest, NM

Average snowfall in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forrest, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forrest, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in January
Forrest, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Forrest, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Forrest, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Forrest, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Forrest, NM

Average visibility in January - Forrest, 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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