January weather forecast
Peñasco, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Peñasco, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peñasco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Peñasco. In Peñasco, in January, during 7.6 snowfall days, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Peñasco, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.7 days and aggregates up to 31.46" (799mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Peñasco is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Peñasco?

Peñasco, New Mexico, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a minimum of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

How cold is January in Peñasco?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Peñasco, is 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Peñasco?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in January in Peñasco?

The average relative humidity in January in Peñasco, New Mexico, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Peñasco?

In January, in Peñasco, New Mexico, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Peñasco?

In Peñasco, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

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

In Peñasco, the average day length in January is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Peñasco?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Peñasco?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Peñasco is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Peñasco?

The months with the lowest UV index in Peñasco are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Peñasco?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Peñasco, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Peñasco, NM

Average temperature in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Peñasco, NM

Average pressure in January - Peñasco, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Peñasco, NM

Average wind speed in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Peñasco, NM

Average humidity in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in January
Peñasco, NM

Average rainfall in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Peñasco, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peñasco, NM

Average snowfall in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Peñasco, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Peñasco, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Peñasco, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Peñasco, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Peñasco, NM

Average visibility in January - Peñasco, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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