January weather forecast
Tucumcari, NM

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Weather in January

January has the lowest average high temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) for the entire year in Tucumcari, New Mexico. There's a slight chill in the air due to a steady drop in temperature from previous months. Though January is cold, it's drier compared to December, resulting in relatively low humidity levels. The calm weather fits perfectly with the commencement of the New Year. Looking forward, expect a slight rise in temperature, a drop in cloud coverage, but an increase in rainfall moving into February.

Temperature

Tucumcari notes an average high-temperature of a still chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in January, hardly diverging from December. During January, Tucumcari sees a mean low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Tucumcari, the average relative humidity in January is 52%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Tucumcari, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Tucumcari, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Tucumcari is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January?

In Tucumcari, in January, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 52%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Tucumcari, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Tucumcari, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Tucumcari?

In Tucumcari, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average temperature in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average pressure in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average wind speed in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average humidity in January - Tucumcari, 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 (33%).

Average rainfall in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average rainfall in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average snowfall in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tucumcari, 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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Tucumcari, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average visibility in January - Tucumcari, 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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