January weather forecast
Ranchos de Taos, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

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

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ranchos de Taos, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. 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 January, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout January, 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Ranchos de Taos 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 12.2°F (-11°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Ranchos de Taos?

In January, in Ranchos de Taos, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ranchos de Taos have in January?

In Ranchos de Taos, 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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ranchos de Taos have 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average temperature in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average pressure in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average wind speed in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average humidity in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average UV index in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average visibility in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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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