January weather forecast
Salem, NM

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Salem, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

As Salem welcomes January, the average high-temperature records at a still cool 53.8°F (12.1°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. January nights in Salem, New Mexico, experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Salem is 46%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in January, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salem, New Mexico, are January, February, November and December. In Salem, in January, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.3 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salem, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Salem, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Salem, New Mexico, is 7.3h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January translates into the following guidance:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Salem in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Salem, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

In January, the average relative humidity is 46%.

How much does it rain in Salem in January?

In Salem, New Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Salem?

In Salem, New Mexico, in January, during 0.3 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

The average day length in January in Salem, New Mexico, is 10h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Salem?

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in January in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Salem, NM

Average temperature in January - Salem, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salem, NM

Average pressure in January - Salem, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salem, NM

Average wind speed in January - Salem, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salem, NM

Average humidity in January - Salem, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salem, NM

Average rainfall in January - Salem, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salem, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salem, NM

Average snowfall in January - Salem, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salem, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 2min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salem, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 28.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salem, NM

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salem, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in January
Salem, NM

Average visibility in January - Salem, 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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