January weather forecast
Lincoln, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Lincoln, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

During January and December, Lincoln registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lincoln, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lincoln is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During January and December, Lincoln registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What are January temperatures?

In January, in Lincoln, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Lincoln, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in January is 54%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In January, in Lincoln, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lincoln?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Lincoln, NM

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average wind speed in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, NM

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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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