January weather forecast
Columbus, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Columbus, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

January and December represent the coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 46%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Columbus is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of January in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Columbus, New Mexico, is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Columbus?

January and December are the coldest months in Columbus, with an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the temperature in January in Columbus?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

In January, the average relative humidity is 46%.

How much does it rain in Columbus in January?

In Columbus, in January, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

In Columbus, the average day length in January is 10h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Columbus?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in January?

In Columbus, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

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

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Columbus, New Mexico.

How high is the UV index in January in Columbus?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, NM

Average temperature in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in January
Columbus, NM

Average pressure in January - Columbus, 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
Columbus, NM

Average wind speed in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Columbus, NM

Average humidity in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

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Average rainfall in January
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Columbus, NM

Average UV index in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 15

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in January
Columbus, NM

Average visibility in January - Columbus, 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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