January weather forecastPlacitas, NM
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Placitas, New Mexico, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 42.4°F (5.8°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.Rainfall
In Placitas, in January, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Placitas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.3 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Placitas are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Placitas. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 6min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Placitas, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in January
Placitas, NM
- Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Placitas, NM
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Placitas, NM
- Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Placitas, NM
- Average humidity in January: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in January
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall in January: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in January
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in January
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall in January: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Placitas, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 6min
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: 7h and 6min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Placitas, NM
- Average sunshine days in January: 25.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Placitas, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Placitas, NM
- Average cloud cover in January: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in January
Placitas, 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).
