January weather forecastSanta Cruz, NM
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).Temperature
Santa Cruz's January weather, with an average high temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 70%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
January, February and April are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. In Santa Cruz, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, there are 25.9 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is 10h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
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. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average humidity in January: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall in January: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall in January: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Santa Cruz, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average sunshine days in January: 23.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Santa Cruz, NM
- Average cloud cover in January: 23
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in January
Santa Cruz, 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).
