January weather forecast
Los Alamos, NM

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Weather in January

January in Los Alamos, New Mexico marks the outset of the year with a chilly atmosphere. The city remains cloaked under thick coats of winter frost. An intriguing mix of snowy landscapes and cold breezes characterizes this month. The city sees 5.24" (133mm) of snowfall along with a low temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) stimulating a need for warm comforters and mugs of hot chocolate. The penchant for winter sports, sledding, and mass snowball fights fills the local schedules.

Temperature

In Los Alamos, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 37.9°F (3.3°C) and reaching a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Los Alamos, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Los Alamos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Los Alamos, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Los Alamos, New Mexico, are January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold does it get in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Los Alamos?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 70%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Los Alamos, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Los Alamos, the average day length in January is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Los Alamos, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average temperature in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average pressure in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average wind speed in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average humidity in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

Average rainfall in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Los Alamos, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average UV index in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Los Alamos, NM

Average visibility in January - Los Alamos, 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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