January weather forecast
Grants, NM

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Weather in January

The year kicks off with January in Grants, New Mexico, showcasing winter in its full splendor. A blend of chill and mild precipitation characterizes the month, with high temperatures barely exceeding 38.7°F and lows dropping to a brisk 21.7°F. The city frequently wakes to snow-covered streets, a sight only possible due to the increased snowfall that marks the start of the calendar year. Expect heavier layers of clothing during the day and a warm fireplace in the evening as frosty nights become a regular occurrence. With shorter daylight hours, this month is certainly not ideal for anyone seeking sun-soaked adventures.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 38.7°F and an average low-temperature of 21.7°F, is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 69%, January is the most humid month in Grants.

Rainfall

In Grants, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.63" of accumulated precipitation. In Grants, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 4.09" of snow.

Daylight

In Grants, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Grants, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Grants. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Grants?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 38.7°F and a low temperature of 21.7°F, is generally the coldest month.

Is it cold in Grants during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Grants, is 38.7°F and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F.

What is the most humid month in Grants?

January is the most humid month in Grants, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in January in Grants?

In January, the average relative humidity in Grants, New Mexico, is 69%.

How many days does it rain in January in Grants?

In Grants, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.63" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Grants?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Grants. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 4.09" of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Grants?

In January, in Grants, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 4.09" of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Grants have in January?

In Grants, the average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Grants?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Grants, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Grants?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Grants?

In Grants, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Grants?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Grants, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
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January
Feb
Average high temperature
40.3°F
38.7°F
43.5°F
Average low temperature
23°F
21.7°F
26.1°F
Average pressure
30.12"Hg
30.18"Hg
30.06"Hg
Average wind speed
8.4mph
7.9mph
9.3mph
Average max. wind speed
9.3mph
8.8mph
10.3mph
Average wind speed gusts
14mph
13.4mph
14.9mph
Average humidity
64%
69%
61%
Average rainfall
0.63"
0.63"
0.59"
Average rainfall days
4.1
3.8
2.5
Average snowfall
3.11"
4.09"
2.95"
Average snowfall days
6.1
6.3
5.8
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
6h 5min
6h 5min
7h 2min
Average sunshine days
22.3
22.4
20.6
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
24%
25%
24%
Average visibility
6mi
6mi
6mi

Average temperature in January
Grants, NM

Average temperature in January - Grants, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Grants, NM

Average pressure in January - Grants, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Grants, NM

Average wind speed in January - Grants, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Grants, NM

Average humidity in January - Grants, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in January
Grants, NM

Average rainfall in January - Grants, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Grants, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Grants, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Grants, NM

Average snowfall in January - Grants, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Grants, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Grants, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Grants, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Grants, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Grants, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Grants, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Grants, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Grants, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in January
Grants, NM

Average visibility in January - Grants, 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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