January weather forecast
White Sands National Monument, NM

Cold temps reign in January at White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, as the remaining winter chill takes hold. Skies are occasionally painted with the crisp white of snowfall, while daylight hours tally at approximately 10.3 hours, marking the shortest light periods of the year. Rainfall is relatively moderate with precipitation distributed across roughly three days. With temperatures reaching an icy low of 22.2°F (-5.4°C), this month arguably requires the warmest clothing. Visitors need to prepare for nature's dormant period; however, the park's stark beauty has a unique appeal in winter's grasp.

Temperature

The advent of January denotes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 57.2°F (14°C), subtly different from December's 56.7°F (13.7°C). White Sands National Monument's nights during January are marked by a pronounced drop from daytime temperatures, experiencing an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Rainfall

In White Sands National Monument, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In White Sands National Monument, in January, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of January, in White Sands National Monument, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST.