January weather forecast
Elephant Butte, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is a cool winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of January brings an average high-temperature of a still fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from December. Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is 48%.

Rainfall

In Elephant Butte, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elephant Butte, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elephant Butte, during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Elephant Butte, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.4 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elephant Butte, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Elephant Butte, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Elephant Butte?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Elephant Butte, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Elephant Butte?

In January, the average relative humidity in Elephant Butte is 48%.

How much does it rain in Elephant Butte in January?

In Elephant Butte, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elephant Butte in January?

In Elephant Butte, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elephant Butte have in January?

The average day length in January in Elephant Butte is 10h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Elephant Butte?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elephant Butte, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Elephant Butte?

The months with the least sunshine in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elephant Butte?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elephant Butte?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average temperature in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average pressure in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average wind speed in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average humidity in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average rainfall in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average snowfall in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
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
Elephant Butte, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
Elephant Butte, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average UV index in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Elephant Butte, NM

Average visibility in January - Elephant Butte, 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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