January weather forecast
Ranchos de Taos, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

Ranchos de Taos's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) to a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Ranchos de Taos, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ranchos de Taos, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. In Ranchos de Taos, in January, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow. In Ranchos de Taos, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ranchos de Taos is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January in Ranchos de Taos, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ranchos de Taos are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ranchos de Taos?

Ranchos de Taos's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and lows of 12.2°F (-11°C).

How cold is January in Ranchos de Taos?

January temperatures in Ranchos de Taos vary between a high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the most humid month in Ranchos de Taos?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month in Ranchos de Taos.

What is the average humidity in January in Ranchos de Taos?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ranchos de Taos in January?

In Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, the average day length in January is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ranchos de Taos?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ranchos de Taos, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ranchos de Taos?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ranchos de Taos?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ranchos de Taos are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Ranchos de Taos?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
34.2°F 1.2°C
33.1°F 0.6°C
35.8°F 2.1°C
Average low temperature
13.1°F -10.5°C
12.2°F -11°C
15.4°F -9.2°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
30.06" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
5.8mph 9.3km/h
5.4mph 8.7km/h
6.3mph 10.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
6.5mph 10.5km/h
5.9mph 9.5km/h
7.1mph 11.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
9.6mph 15.4km/h
9mph 14.5km/h
9.8mph 15.8km/h
Average humidity
75%
80%
75%
Average rainfall
0.59" 15mm
0.51" 13mm
0.59" 15mm
Average rainfall days
3.9
5.3
4.6
Average snowfall
4.92" 125mm
3.94" 100mm
4.41" 112mm
Average snowfall days
10.8
10
10.4
Average daylight
9h 4min
10h 0min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
6h 3min
6h 4min
6h 4min
Average sunshine days
19.9
20.3
17.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
30%
31%
29%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
5mi 8km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average temperature in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average pressure in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average wind speed in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average humidity in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ranchos de Taos, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average UV index in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in January
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average visibility in January - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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