January weather forecastEspañola, NM
January
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).





