January weather forecast
Española, NM

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Española, New Mexico, graces residents with a relatively cold climate. January experiences an average high temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C). Snowfall in January sees a notable average of 1.89" (48mm) over 6.3 days, making the city a winter wonderland. The weather in Española this month is starkly contrasting to the warmer months to come. However, it sets a picturesque stage for the town's traditional winter festivities.

Temperature

Española witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

January, February and April are months with the least rain in Española when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Española, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Española, New Mexico, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Española, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Española, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Española?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the peak and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the low.

Is January cold in Española?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Española, is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Española?

With an average relative humidity of 70%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Española?

The average relative humidity in January in Española, New Mexico, is 70%.

What is the driest month in Española?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and April Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Española in January?

In Española, New Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Española in January?

In Española, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

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

In Española, the average day length in January is 10h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Española?

On the first day of January in Española, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Española?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Española, New Mexico, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Española have in January?

In Española, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Española?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Española.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Española?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Española, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
40.1°F 4.5°C
38.8°F 3.8°C
43°F 6.1°C
Average low temperature
19.8°F -6.8°C
20.7°F -6.3°C
23.2°F -4.9°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.06" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
5.5mph 8.9km/h
5.5mph 8.9km/h
6.2mph 10km/h
Average max. wind speed
6.1mph 9.8km/h
6mph 9.7km/h
7mph 11.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
9.5mph 15.3km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
10.1mph 16.3km/h
Average humidity
66%
70%
62%
Average rainfall
0.39" 10mm
0.35" 9mm
0.35" 9mm
Average rainfall days
4.9
3.7
5.3
Average snowfall
2.01" 51mm
1.89" 48mm
1.97" 50mm
Average snowfall days
5.7
6.3
6.4
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 0min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
7h 1min
7h 0min
7h 1min
Average sunshine days
22
23.2
19.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
22%
23%
21%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Española, NM

Average temperature in January - Española, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Española, NM

Average pressure in January - Española, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Española, NM

Average wind speed in January - Española, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Española, NM

Average humidity in January - Española, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

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Average rainfall in January
Española, NM

Average rainfall in January - Española, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Española, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Española, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Española, NM

Average snowfall in January - Española, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Española, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Española, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Española, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Española, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Española, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Española, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Española, NM

Average UV index in January - Española, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Española, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Española, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in January
Española, NM

Average visibility in January - Española, 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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