January weather forecast
Sandia Park, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sandia Park, New Mexico, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Sandia Park, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sandia Park is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sandia Park?

In Sandia Park, in January, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Sandia Park, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average temperature in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average pressure in January - Sandia Park, 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 Park, NM

Average wind speed in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average humidity in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average rainfall in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average snowfall in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sandia Park, 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 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandia Park, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Sandia Park, 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 10).

Average visibility in January
Sandia Park, NM

Average visibility in January - Sandia Park, 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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