January weather forecast
Potato Patch, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Potato Patch, New Mexico, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Potato Patch's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and lows of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Potato Patch, New Mexico, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Potato Patch are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively, January is Potato Patch's coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Potato Patch, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 67%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Potato Patch, the average relative humidity in January is 67%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Potato Patch, in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Potato Patch?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Potato Patch, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Potato Patch have in January?

In Potato Patch, the average day length in January is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Potato Patch?

On the first day of January in Potato Patch, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Potato Patch have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average temperature in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average pressure in January - Potato Patch, 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 June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average wind speed in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average humidity in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Potato Patch, 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: 10h and 0min).

  • 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average UV index in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Potato Patch, NM

Average visibility in January - Potato Patch, 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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