January weather forecast
Mountainair, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Mountainair, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 58%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Mountainair, in January, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mountainair, New Mexico, there are 78.7 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mountainair, New Mexico, are January through March, November and December. In January, in Mountainair, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mountainair, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mountainair, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. 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

What part of the year is the coldest in Mountainair?

January is Mountainair's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and lows of 28.4°F (-2°C).

What are the temperatures in Mountainair in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Mountainair?

With an average relative humidity of 58%, January is the most humid month in Mountainair, New Mexico.

What is the average humidity in January in Mountainair?

In January, the average relative humidity is 58%.

How many days does it rain in January in Mountainair?

In January, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mountainair in January?

In Mountainair, in January, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mountainair have in January?

In Mountainair, New Mexico, the average day length in January is 10h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Mountainair?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mountainair, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mountainair?

The months with the least sunshine in Mountainair, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountainair have in January?

In Mountainair, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mountainair?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mountainair, New Mexico, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Mountainair?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mountainair is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mountainair, NM

Average temperature in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Mountainair, NM

Average pressure in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Mountainair, NM

Average wind speed in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Mountainair, NM

Average humidity in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Mountainair, NM

Average snowfall in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mountainair, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Mountainair, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Mountainair, NM

Average UV index in January - Mountainair, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Mountainair, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Mountainair, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in January
Mountainair, NM

Average visibility in January - Mountainair, 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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