January weather forecast
Hobbs, NM

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Weather in January

Hobbs, New Mexico experiences a colder climate in January as the New Year arrives. With less sunshine and daylight hours, this month lays the stage for frosty, brisk mornings and chilly evenings. With an average maximum snowfall of 0.31" (8mm), it is the third snowiest month of the year. Mostly clear skies and compelling relative humidity levels pave the way for excellent visibility. Moving from January to February, Hobbs witnesses an elevation in atmospheric conditions, thus anticipating a slightly warmer climate.

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 46%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hobbs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.7 days and collects up to 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hobbs, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.1 days and aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

In Hobbs, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in January leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Hobbs experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 53.6°F (12°C) and a minimum of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What are January temperatures?

The high-temperature during January is 53.6°F (12°C) and the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 46%.

How much does it rain in Hobbs in January?

In Hobbs, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hobbs, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Hobbs?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Hobbs, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Hobbs, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hobbs, NM

Average temperature in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Hobbs, NM

Average pressure in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hobbs, NM

Average wind speed in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (10.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Hobbs, NM

Average humidity in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in January
Hobbs, NM

Average rainfall in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Hobbs, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hobbs, NM

Average snowfall in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Hobbs, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 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
Hobbs, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hobbs, 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: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hobbs, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Hobbs, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Hobbs, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hobbs, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Hobbs, NM

Average visibility in January - Hobbs, 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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