January weather forecastAlto, NM
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Alto, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
Upon the onset of January, Alto witnesses an average high-temperature of a still chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. In January, in Alto, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In Alto, the average relative humidity in January is 53%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alto, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.1 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Alto, the average sunshine in January is 7.2h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Alto, NM
- Average high temperature in January: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Alto, NM
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Alto, NM
- Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Alto, NM
- Average humidity in January: 53%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in January
Alto, NM
- Average rainfall in January: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in January
Alto, NM
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Alto, NM
- Average snowfall in January: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Alto, NM
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Alto, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 12min
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
Alto, NM
- Average sunshine days in January: 25.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Alto, NM
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Alto, NM
- Average cloud cover in January: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in January
Alto, 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).
