January weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Capitan, New Mexico, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The months of January and December bring the lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Capitan is 54%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Capitan, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Capitan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Capitan, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Capitan, the average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Capitan?

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C), are the coldest months.

What is the average January temperature in Capitan?

Capitan in January has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Capitan?

The average relative humidity in January is 54%.

What is the driest month in Capitan?

The month with the least rainfall in Capitan is January, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Capitan in January?

In Capitan, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Capitan?

In Capitan, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Capitan?

In January, the average day length in Capitan is 10h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Capitan?

On the first day of January in Capitan, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Capitan have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Capitan?

The months with the lowest UV index in Capitan, New Mexico, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Capitan?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°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°F).

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Average pressure in January
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in January - Capitan, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Capitan, NM

Average humidity in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 54%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in January
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

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

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Capitan, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Capitan, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in January - Capitan, 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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