January weather forecastSanta Fe, NM
January
Weather in January
Santa Fe, New Mexico embraces the new year with quite brisk temperatures and an assurance of winter wonder. The lower temperatures promise the possibility of snowfall with 4.88" (124mm) of snow typically seen over 7.3 days. Comparatively, January tends to be chillier and snowier than the subsequent month of February. The city experiences a rather high percentage of cloud cover, laying a shroud of grey overhead, while lower daylight hours, averaging 10.1 hours, contribute to the innate austerity of winter. Yet, despite the cold, January unveils a charm unique to Santa Fe's slim, snowy streets and crisp, winter air.Temperature
In Santa Fe, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 39.2°F (4°C) at the peak and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at the lowest.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 67%.Rainfall
In Santa Fe, in January, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Santa Fe are January through May, October through December. In Santa Fe, in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" (124mm) of snow. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, snow falls for 36 days and aggregates up to 22.68" (576mm) of snow.Daylight
In Santa Fe, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Fe are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
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. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in January: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in January: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in January: 4.88"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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 Fe, 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 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in January: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in January
Santa Fe, 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).
