January weather forecast
Sandia Heights, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.6°F (5.9°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

In Sandia Heights, New Mexico, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 42.6°F (5.9°C) at the peak and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.5 rainfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sandia Heights are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sandia Heights, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Sandia Heights's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and lows of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 63%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sandia Heights, in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Sandia Heights, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sandia Heights?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average temperature in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average pressure in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average wind speed in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average humidity in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average rainfall in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average snowfall in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average UV index in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Sandia Heights, NM

Average visibility in January - Sandia Heights, 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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