January weather forecastChama, NM
January
Weather in January
Chama, New Mexico, starts the year with chilly and snow-clad conditions. January is particularly cold, with average low temperatures plummeting to 9°F (-12.8°C), accompanied by high humidity of 87% marking this month as the wettest. As winter takes full effect, January experiences only 10 hours of daylight per day, significantly shorter than the rest of the year. The town shuts into a winter wonderland with frequent snowy days and reduced visibility.Temperature
Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and lows at 9°F (-12.8°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15.2 days. Throughout January, 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 75.04" (1906mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Chama, NM
- Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in January
Chama, NM
- Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Chama, NM
- Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Chama, NM
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).
Average rainfall in January
Chama, NM
- Average rainfall in January: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").
Average rainfall days in January
Chama, NM
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Chama, NM
- Average snowfall in January: 12.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Chama, NM
- Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chama, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Chama, NM
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Chama, NM
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Chama, NM
- Average cloud cover in January: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in January
Chama, NM
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
