Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
Transitioning into January, Ruidoso Downs records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C), almost identical to December's 45.1°F (7.3°C). During the nights in January, an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 53%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ruidoso Downs, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Ruidoso Downs, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.On the first day of January in Ruidoso Downs, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Ruidoso Downs, the average sunshine in January is 7.2h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average high temperature in January: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average humidity in January: 53%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall in January: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall in January: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average sunshine days in January: 25.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average cloud cover in January: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in January
Ruidoso Downs, 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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