January weather forecast
White Sands, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in White Sands, New Mexico, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

January and December are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

Rainfall

In White Sands, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.3 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In White Sands, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

In White Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

White Sands experiences its coldest period in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, in White Sands, the average high-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 47%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In White Sands, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In White Sands, in January, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does White Sands have in January?

In White Sands, the average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does White Sands have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In White Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
White Sands, NM

Average temperature in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in January
White Sands, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
White Sands, NM

Average wind speed in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
White Sands, NM

Average humidity in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in January
White Sands, NM

Average rainfall in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
White Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
White Sands, NM

Average snowfall in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
White Sands, NM

Average snowfall days in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
White Sands, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
White Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
White Sands, NM

Average UV index in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
White Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in January - White Sands, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
White Sands, NM

Average visibility in January - White Sands, 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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