January weather forecast
Petaca, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Petaca, New Mexico, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 12.2°F (-11°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Petaca, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petaca, in January, during 10 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Petaca, New Mexico, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

How cold is January?

Petaca in January has an average high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Petaca, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Petaca, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Petaca, in January, during 10 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Petaca have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:28 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Petaca is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Petaca, NM

Average temperature in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Petaca, NM

Average pressure in January - Petaca, 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
Petaca, NM

Average wind speed in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Petaca, NM

Average humidity in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Petaca, NM

Average rainfall in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Petaca, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petaca, NM

Average snowfall in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petaca, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petaca, 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 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petaca, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Petaca, NM

Average UV index in January - Petaca, 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
Petaca, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Petaca, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Petaca, NM

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

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

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