January weather forecast
Des Moines, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Des Moines, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

January's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. In Des Moines, in January, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 52%.

Rainfall

In Des Moines, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Des Moines, New Mexico, there are 88.4 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Des Moines, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Des Moines, New Mexico, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Des Moines, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Des Moines, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Des Moines is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Des Moines?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Des Moines, is 46.8°F (8.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Des Moines?

The average relative humidity in January is 52%.

How much does it rain in Des Moines in January?

In Des Moines, New Mexico, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Des Moines?

In Des Moines, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Des Moines have in January?

In January, the average day length in Des Moines is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Des Moines?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Des Moines, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Des Moines?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Des Moines?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Des Moines, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Des Moines, NM

Average temperature in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Des Moines, NM

Average pressure in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Des Moines, NM

Average wind speed in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Des Moines, NM

Average humidity in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Des Moines, NM

Average rainfall in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Des Moines, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Des Moines, NM

Average snowfall in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Des Moines, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Des Moines, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Des Moines, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Des Moines, NM

Average UV index in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Des Moines, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Des Moines, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Des Moines, NM

Average visibility in January - Des Moines, 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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