January weather forecast
Mountainair, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mountainair, New Mexico, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and a low temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C), is Mountainair's coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In Mountainair, during January, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.7 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mountainair, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.2 days and aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mountainair is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Mountainair in January?

In Mountainair, 45.7°F (7.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 58%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mountainair, New Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mountainair, in January, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountainair have in January?

In Mountainair, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mountainair?

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 intensity in January?

In Mountainair, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mountainair, NM

Average temperature in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Mountainair, NM

Average pressure in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mountainair, NM

Average wind speed in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Mountainair, NM

Average humidity in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in January
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mountainair, NM

Average snowfall in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mountainair, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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 and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mountainair, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mountainair, NM

Average UV index in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Mountainair, NM

Average visibility in January - Mountainair, 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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