January weather forecastColumbus, NM
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Columbus, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 36°F (2.2°C) and max 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in January is 46%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Columbus, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 7.2h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbus, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
