January weather forecast
Tucumcari, NM

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Weather in January

January has the lowest average high temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) for the entire year in Tucumcari, New Mexico. There's a slight chill in the air due to a steady drop in temperature from previous months. Though January is cold, it's drier compared to December, resulting in relatively low humidity levels. The calm weather fits perfectly with the commencement of the New Year. Looking forward, expect a slight rise in temperature, a drop in cloud coverage, but an increase in rainfall moving into February.

Temperature

Transitioning into January, Tucumcari records an average high-temperature of a still frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C), almost identical to December's 48.9°F (9.4°C). Tucumcari experiences a nighttime temperature average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Tucumcari is 52%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tucumcari, in January, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tucumcari, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Tucumcari is 10h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Tucumcari, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Tucumcari?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Tucumcari, New Mexico, during January are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Tucumcari?

In Tucumcari, the average relative humidity in January is 52%.

What is the driest month in Tucumcari?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Tucumcari?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tucumcari in January?

In January, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Tucumcari?

The average day length in January is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Tucumcari?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tucumcari?

The months with the least sunshine in Tucumcari, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Tucumcari have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Tucumcari is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Tucumcari?

In Tucumcari, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
48.9°F 9.4°C
49.6°F 9.8°C
53.8°F 12.1°C
Average low temperature
31.3°F -0.4°C
31.5°F -0.3°C
34°F 1.1°C
Average pressure
30.08" 764mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
30.03" 763mmHg
Average wind speed
10.1mph 16.3km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
10.9mph 17.5km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.2mph 18km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
12.1mph 19.5km/h
Average wind speed gusts
17mph 27.4km/h
16.2mph 26.1km/h
17.3mph 27.8km/h
Average humidity
54%
52%
48%
Average rainfall
0.31" 8mm
0.24" 6mm
0.28" 7mm
Average rainfall days
2.5
2.3
2
Average snowfall
1.26" 32mm
0.98" 25mm
1.18" 30mm
Average snowfall days
2.2
2.1
2.6
Average daylight
9h 5min
10h 1min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
7h 0min
7h 0min
7h 1min
Average sunshine days
26.5
27.6
24.1
Average UV index
2
3
3
Average cloud cover
20%
18%
19%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average temperature in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average pressure in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average wind speed in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average humidity in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (33%).

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Average rainfall in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average rainfall in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average snowfall in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Tucumcari, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

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Average sunshine days in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average UV index in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Tucumcari, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in January
Tucumcari, NM

Average visibility in January - Tucumcari, 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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