January weather forecast
Fort Stanton, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

Fort Stanton experiences the lowest of its temperatures in January and December, when the average high-temperatures rise to 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

In Fort Stanton, the average relative humidity in January is 54%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Stanton, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Stanton, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fort Stanton, the average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the temperature in January?

Fort Stanton in January has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fort Stanton, the average relative humidity in January is 54%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fort Stanton, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fort Stanton, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Stanton have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Stanton?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Stanton have in January?

In Fort Stanton, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average temperature in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average pressure in January - Fort Stanton, 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
Fort Stanton, NM

Average wind speed in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average humidity in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 54%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Stanton, NM

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

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: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average UV index in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Fort Stanton, NM

Average visibility in January - Fort Stanton, 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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