January weather forecast
Taos, NM

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A large old building in the ancient city of Taos in New Mexico
A large old building in the ancient city of Taos in New Mexico

Weather in January

The icy grip of winter holds Taos, New Mexico, secure in January exhibits the chilliest period of the year. With high temperatures averaging 32.7°F (0.4°C) and lows plummeting to 11.5°F (-11.4°C), residents experience bone-chilling cold. Fresh snowfall indicators show a significant 4.88" (124mm) of the white fluff, contributing to a picturesque winter wonderland. As the calendar flips from the previous year, visitors and inhabitants alike are buttoning up their warmest coats and layering on mittens and scarves. A measure of freeze and frost dominates the month, promising to keep the ski slopes in pristine condition.

Temperature

Taos reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 32.7°F (0.4°C) at the peak and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In January, in Taos, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taos, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Taos, New Mexico. In Taos, New Mexico, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow. In Taos, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Taos, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 1min.
On the first day of January in Taos, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Taos are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Taos?

Taos's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

How cold is it in Taos in January?

Taos in January has an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Taos?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January in Taos?

In Taos, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Taos?

In Taos, New Mexico, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Taos in January?

In January, in Taos, New Mexico, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Taos have in January?

In January, the average day length in Taos is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Taos?

On the first day of January in Taos, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Taos?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Taos?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Taos is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Taos?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Taos?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Taos is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
33.8°F 1°C
32.7°F 0.4°C
35.4°F 1.9°C
Average low temperature
12.7°F -10.7°C
11.5°F -11.4°C
14.5°F -9.7°C
Average pressure
30.11" 765mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
30.06" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
6mph 9.7km/h
5.5mph 8.9km/h
6.4mph 10.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
6.6mph 10.6km/h
6.1mph 9.8km/h
7.2mph 11.6km/h
Average wind speed gusts
9.8mph 15.8km/h
9.1mph 14.6km/h
10.1mph 16.3km/h
Average humidity
75%
80%
76%
Average rainfall
0.71" 18mm
0.59" 15mm
0.63" 16mm
Average rainfall days
2.6
3
2
Average snowfall
5.63" 143mm
4.88" 124mm
5" 127mm
Average snowfall days
7.4
8
7.6
Average daylight
9h 4min
10h 0min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
6h 3min
6h 3min
6h 4min
Average sunshine days
23.5
22.8
20.6
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
31%
32%
30%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
5mi 8km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Taos, NM

Average temperature in January - Taos, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Taos, NM

Average pressure in January - Taos, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Taos, NM

Average wind speed in January - Taos, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Taos, NM

Average humidity in January - Taos, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in January
Taos, NM

Average rainfall in January - Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Taos, NM

Average snowfall in January - Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Taos, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Taos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Taos, NM

Average UV index in January - Taos, 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, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Taos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in January
Taos, NM

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

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

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