January weather forecast
Silver City, NM

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Weather in January

With temperatures ranging from 30.2°F (-1°C) to 49.5°F (9.7°C), Silver City, New Mexico kicks off the year with bitter cold and frequent snow showers. Snowfall reaches 2.68" (68mm) in January, creating a picturesque yet chilly scenery for residents and visitors. The sky tends to be clearer in January compared to the rest of the year, offering longer daylight hours. January holds the crown for having the highest snowfall days, making it a perfect month for winter sports enthusiasts. The overall temperature and weather conditions together cultivate an environment that’s emblematic of a winter wonderland.

Temperature

Stepping into January, Silver City records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C), almost consistent with December. In January, the nighttime temperature in Silver City lowers to an average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Silver City is 53%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Silver City, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated. In Silver City, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Silver City, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Silver City, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Silver City.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Silver City in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Silver City, is 49.5°F (9.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Silver City?

In January, the average relative humidity in Silver City is 53%.

How much does it rain in Silver City in January?

In Silver City, in January, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Silver City?

In Silver City, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Silver City?

In January, the average day length in Silver City is 10h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Silver City?

On the first day of January in Silver City, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Silver City?

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Silver City?

The average sunshine duration in January in Silver City is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Silver City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Silver City are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Silver City?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Silver City is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Silver City, NM

Average temperature in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Silver City, NM

Average pressure in January - Silver City, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Silver City, NM

Average wind speed in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Silver City, NM

Average humidity in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

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Average rainfall in January
Silver City, NM

Average rainfall in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Silver City, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Silver City, NM

Average snowfall in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Silver City, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Silver City, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Silver City, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Silver City, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Silver City, NM

Average UV index in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Silver City, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Silver City, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in January
Silver City, NM

Average visibility in January - Silver City, 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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