January weather forecast
New Mexico, USA

January positions itself as one of the coldest months in New Mexico. The state, owing to its varied topography, experiences significant weather differences in its various regions during this month. In low-altitude regions, daytime temperatures can be relatively moderate, but nighttime temperatures often dip below freezing. Historically, regions such as Gavilan have recorded extreme cold temperatures, with the mercury plunging to as low as -50°F (-45.6°C) in the past.

During January, cities and regions at higher altitudes, particularly those in Northern and Central New Mexico, experience significant snowfall, often ranging from 20" (508mm) to 40" (1016mm). In contrast, the southern parts of the state remain milder with minimal snowfall, rarely accumulating more than 5" (127mm).

The temperature in January typically ranges from daytime highs of 50°F (10°C) to nighttime lows hovering close to 20°F (-6.7°C). When comparing January to its neighboring months, it's colder than December and remains on par with February, retaining its position as one of the chilliest months of the year in New Mexico. The intense sunlight during daytime, even in this cold month, necessitates the use of sunscreen, especially in higher altitudes where the sun's rays are more direct.

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• Albuquerque - January »
  As Albuquerque begins the year, January offers a crisp climate with relatively more snowfall than any other month, with some 2.44" (62mm) experienced, exhibiting a sharp drop from December's chill. In Albuquerque in January, during 3.9 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Las Cruces - January »
  In Las Cruces during January, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. In Las Cruces in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.
• Rio Rancho - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Rio Rancho is January, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow. In Rio Rancho, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).
• Santa Fe - January »
  In Santa Fe, in January, during 7.3 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Santa Fe in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Farmington - January »
  In Farmington in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.04" (128mm) of snow. In Farmington during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.
• Clovis - January »
  On the last day of January, in Clovis sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST. In Clovis, New Mexico, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hobbs - January »
  In Hobbs, New Mexico, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hobbs during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.
• Alamogordo - January »
  January, being the first month of the year, brings a series of chilly days in Alamogordo, New Mexico. In Alamogordo in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Carlsbad - January »
  In Carlsbad during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. On the first day of January in Carlsbad sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:02 pm.
• Gallup - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gallup, New Mexico. January is the most humid month in Gallup, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
• Deming - January »
  In Deming, New Mexico, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Deming, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.
• Los Lunas - January »
  In Los Lunas, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Los Lunas, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.