January weather forecastPlayas, NM

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Playas, New Mexico, is another fresh winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.9°F (12.7°C) and min 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Playas observes an average high-temperature of a still fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in January, barely different from 54.5°F (12.5°C) in December. Playas in January anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In Playas, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Playas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Playas, New Mexico, in January, during 1.1 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 3.5 snowfall days, and 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of January in Playas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:46 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Playas, 54.9°F (12.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.3°F (2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In Playas, the average relative humidity in January is 47%.

In January, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January in Playas is 10h and 20min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:46 pm MST.

In Playas, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Playas, NM

  • Average high temperature in January: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Playas, NM

  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Playas, NM

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Playas, NM

  • Average humidity in January: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in January
Playas, NM

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in January
Playas, NM

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Playas, NM

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Playas, NM

  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Playas, NM

  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Playas, NM

  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Playas, NM

  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in January
Playas, 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).