January weather forecastLa Plata, NM
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in La Plata, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C).Temperature
January, noted for its average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is considered the coldest month.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Plata, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in La Plata are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.Daylight
In La Plata, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in La Plata, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.6h 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 La Plata. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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
La Plata, 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).
