January weather forecastSilver City, NM
January
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
Silver City starts January with an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C), a minor shift from December's 48.7°F (9.3°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) throughout January.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.Rainfall
In Silver City, in January, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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 Silver City, in January, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.On the first day of January, 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
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Silver City, NM
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
