January weather forecast
Taos Ski Valley, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

Taos Ski Valley's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and lows of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Taos Ski Valley, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taos Ski Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 43.5" (1105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Taos Ski Valley, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Taos Ski Valley's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Taos Ski Valley, 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Taos Ski Valley?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January and November are months with the least rain in Taos Ski Valley when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Taos Ski Valley, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Taos Ski Valley, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Taos Ski Valley have in January?

In Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, the average day length in January is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Taos Ski Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average temperature in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average pressure in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average wind speed in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average humidity in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average rainfall in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average snowfall in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taos Ski Valley, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average UV index in January - Taos Ski Valley, 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
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average visibility in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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