January weather forecast
Bernalillo, NM

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Weather in January

January inaugurates the annual solar cycle in Bernalillo, New Mexico with chilly temperatures, regular bouts of snowfall and comparatively limited daylight hours. It gets quite cold as temperatures drop to 26.4°F (-3.1°C) on the lower end and rise to only around 43.2°F (6.2°C) at the peak. Compared to December, it is marginally colder and there is an increase in snowfall. This snowfall also seems to accentuate the beauty of the short hours of sunlight. The chill of January, however, gives way to a gradual increase in temperatures as the year moves into February.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures in Bernalillo occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Bernalillo is January, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Bernalillo, New Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Bernalillo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73 days and collects up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of January in Bernalillo, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bernalillo. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Bernalillo?

In Bernalillo, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold is January in Bernalillo?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bernalillo, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Bernalillo?

January is the most humid month in Bernalillo, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in January in Bernalillo?

In January, the average relative humidity in Bernalillo is 63%.

How many days does it rain in January in Bernalillo?

In Bernalillo, New Mexico, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Bernalillo?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Bernalillo. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Bernalillo?

In Bernalillo, during January, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bernalillo have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Bernalillo?

On the first day of January in Bernalillo, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bernalillo?

The months with the least sunshine in Bernalillo are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bernalillo have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Bernalillo, New Mexico, is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bernalillo?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Bernalillo?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Bernalillo is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
43.7°F 6.5°C
43.2°F 6.2°C
48.6°F 9.2°C
Average low temperature
26.2°F -3.2°C
26.4°F -3.1°C
29.7°F -1.3°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.06" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
6.4mph 10.3km/h
6.5mph 10.5km/h
7.5mph 12.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.3mph 11.7km/h
7.1mph 11.4km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
Average wind speed gusts
10.9mph 17.5km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.8mph 19km/h
Average humidity
60%
63%
54%
Average rainfall
0.47" 12mm
0.47" 12mm
0.35" 9mm
Average rainfall days
4.5
4.3
4.3
Average snowfall
1.61" 41mm
2.4" 61mm
1.42" 36mm
Average snowfall days
4
3.4
3.7
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
7h 1min
7h 1min
7h 2min
Average sunshine days
23.9
24.7
20.8
Average UV index
2
2
3
Average cloud cover
20%
19%
19%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average temperature in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Bernalillo, NM

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

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

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Average wind speed in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average wind speed in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average humidity in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average rainfall in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March and June (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average snowfall in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4 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
Bernalillo, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bernalillo, 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 1min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Bernalillo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bernalillo, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Bernalillo, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Bernalillo, 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
Bernalillo, NM

Average visibility in January - Bernalillo, 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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