Weather in January
The beginning of a new year in
Guadalupe Mountains National Park sees frigid temperatures. The average low temperature during this month plunges to a chilling 31.7°F (-0.2°C), signally the height of winter. Although cooler than the following months, it sets up a serene, winter wonderland atmosphere, attracting tourists who savor the frigid climate. Despite
January being a winter month, precipitation is relatively limited during this time, resulting in wide, distribution of snowfall throughout the park. Daylight time reaches an average of 10.3 hours, permitting shorter, yet satisfying explorations of the landscape.
Temperature
Guadalupe Mountains National Park experiences an average high-temperature of a still cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 53.2°F (11.8°C) in
December. A dramatic downturn marks the January nights, with lows averaging at a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C).
Rainfall
During January, Guadalupe Mountains National Park regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. During the entire year, Guadalupe Mountains National Park aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of precipitation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST.