January weather forecast
Albuquerque, NM

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A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings
A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings

Weather in 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. January is the coldest of all months, and it is commonplace for frost to layer over the city as temperatures drop. The sun shines for about 7 hours a day, marking a comfortable landscape for outdoor activities despite the cold weather. Cloud cover comes in at about 19%, indicative of infrequent showers. The New Mexico city sees a slightly slower wind pace during this month.

Temperature

The months of January and December see the lowest levels of Albuquerque's temperatures, averaging a high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Albuquerque, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 87.6 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Albuquerque are January through April, October through December. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, in January, during 3.9 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Albuquerque, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Albuquerque?

January and December are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

How cold does it get in Albuquerque in January?

In Albuquerque, in January, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Albuquerque?

With an average relative humidity of 61%, January is the most humid month in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

What is the average humidity in January in Albuquerque?

In January, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How much does it rain in Albuquerque in January?

In Albuquerque, in January, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Albuquerque have in January?

In Albuquerque, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Albuquerque?

On the first day of January in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Albuquerque?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Albuquerque have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Albuquerque?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Albuquerque.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Albuquerque?

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average temperature in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average pressure in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average wind speed in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average humidity in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

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Average rainfall in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Albuquerque, 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 and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average UV index in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

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

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Average visibility in January
Albuquerque, NM

Average visibility in January - Albuquerque, 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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