January weather forecast
Sofia, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sofia, New Mexico, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

On the advent of January, Sofia's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) from December's 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is recorded during the nights in January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 52%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.4 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sofia, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Sofia, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in January transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sofia in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sofia, records 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 52%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sofia, during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sofia have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sofia, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sofia, NM

Average temperature in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Sofia, NM

Average pressure in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sofia, NM

Average wind speed in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Sofia, NM

Average humidity in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Sofia, NM

Average rainfall in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Sofia, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sofia, NM

Average snowfall in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sofia, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sofia, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sofia, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sofia, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sofia, NM

Average UV index in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sofia, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Sofia, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Sofia, NM

Average visibility in January - Sofia, 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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