January weather forecast
McDonald, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in McDonald, New Mexico, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 46%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McDonald, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In McDonald, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 7.4 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in January leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in McDonald, is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 46%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In McDonald, in January, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in January
McDonald, NM

Average pressure in January - McDonald, 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
McDonald, NM

Average wind speed in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

Average humidity in January
McDonald, NM

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in January
McDonald, NM

Average rainfall in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
McDonald, NM

Average rainfall days in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
McDonald, NM

Average snowfall in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McDonald, NM

Average snowfall days in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.5 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
McDonald, NM

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

Average sunshine days in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (16.5 days).

Average UV index in January
McDonald, NM

Average UV index in January - McDonald, 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
McDonald, NM

Average cloud cover in January - McDonald, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
McDonald, NM

Average visibility in January - McDonald, 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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