January weather forecastKirtland, NM

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Kirtland, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Kirtland, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kirtland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kirtland.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January 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. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Kirtland's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

In Kirtland, in January, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

January is the most humid month in Kirtland, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

In Kirtland, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

In Kirtland, during January, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

In Kirtland, New Mexico, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

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

In Kirtland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average pressure in January: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kirtland, 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 36min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in January
Kirtland, NM

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).