January weather forecast
Taos, NM

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A large old building in the ancient city of Taos in New Mexico
A large old building in the ancient city of Taos in New Mexico

Weather in January

The icy grip of winter holds Taos, New Mexico, secure in January exhibits the chilliest period of the year. With high temperatures averaging 32.7°F (0.4°C) and lows plummeting to 11.5°F (-11.4°C), residents experience bone-chilling cold. Fresh snowfall indicators show a significant 4.88" (124mm) of the white fluff, contributing to a picturesque winter wonderland. As the calendar flips from the previous year, visitors and inhabitants alike are buttoning up their warmest coats and layering on mittens and scarves. A measure of freeze and frost dominates the month, promising to keep the ski slopes in pristine condition.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) respectively, January is Taos's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Taos, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Taos, in January, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" (124mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, known for its average high temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Taos, is 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Taos?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Taos, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Taos, in January, during 8 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Taos have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Taos, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Taos are January through March, October through 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Taos, NM

Average temperature in January - Taos, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Taos, NM

Average pressure in January - Taos, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Taos, NM

Average wind speed in January - Taos, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Taos, NM

Average humidity in January - Taos, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in January
Taos, NM

Average rainfall in January - Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Taos, NM

Average snowfall in January - Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taos, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Taos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Taos, NM

Average UV index in January - Taos, 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, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Taos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Taos, NM

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

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

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