January weather forecast
Taos Ski Valley, NM

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

Taos Ski Valley's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and lows of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Taos Ski Valley are January and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.6 snowfall days, and 43.5" (1105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Taos Ski Valley?

Taos Ski Valley's January weather, with an average high temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January in Taos Ski Valley?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Taos Ski Valley during January are 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Taos Ski Valley?

The most humid month in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January in Taos Ski Valley?

In January, the average relative humidity in Taos Ski Valley is 79%.

What is the driest month in Taos Ski Valley?

January and November are months with the least rain in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Taos Ski Valley in January?

In Taos Ski Valley, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Taos Ski Valley?

In Taos Ski Valley, during January, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Taos Ski Valley have in January?

In Taos Ski Valley, the average day length in January is 10h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Taos Ski Valley?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Taos Ski Valley?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Taos Ski Valley?

The months with the lowest UV index in Taos Ski Valley are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Taos Ski Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Taos Ski Valley is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average temperature in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average pressure in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average wind speed in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average humidity in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average rainfall in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average snowfall in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taos Ski Valley, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average UV index in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in January
Taos Ski Valley, NM

Average visibility in January - Taos Ski Valley, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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