January weather forecastEl Prado, NM

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in El Prado, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

In El Prado, New Mexico, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In El Prado, New Mexico, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Prado, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In El Prado, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" (124mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In El Prado, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in El Prado are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

El Prado, New Mexico, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 32.7°F (0.4°C) at the peak and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) at the lowest.

The average high-temperature, in January, in El Prado, is 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

January is the most humid month in El Prado, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in January in El Prado, New Mexico, is 80%.

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In El Prado, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

On the first day of January in El Prado, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

The months with the least sunshine in El Prado, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

In El Prado, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in El Prado, New Mexico, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in El Prado, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
El Prado, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
El Prado, NM

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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 (5mi).