January weather forecastEl Paso, TX
January
Weather in January
Heading into the first month of the year, El Paso, Texas, begins to experience a slight transition from the chill of winter into an early hint of spring. The temperature fluctuates between dips into the frigid 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night and climbs up to more manageable 54.9°F (12.7°C) during the day. This variation in temperature invites a moderate level of humidity, showing a substantial increase from the preceding month. The amount of rain and snow witnessed is minimal, allowing locals to enjoy outdoor activities without too many weather-induced disruptions. With ample sunshine and longer daylight hours gliding in, January brings about brighter days setting the stage for the months to follow.Temperature
The arrival of January in El Paso brings an average high-temperature of a still fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C), nearly identical to December's 54.5°F (12.5°C). In January, the nighttime temperature in El Paso lowers to an average of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 44%.Rainfall
In El Paso, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Paso, there are 69.4 rainfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In El Paso, during January, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 1.9 snowfall days, and 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 10h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in El Paso, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in El Paso is 7.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in El Paso are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
El Paso, TX
- Average high temperature in January: 54.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).
Average pressure in January
El Paso, TX
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
El Paso, TX
- Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
Average humidity in January
El Paso, TX
- Average humidity in January: 44%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in January
El Paso, TX
- Average rainfall in January: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in January
El Paso, TX
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
El Paso, TX
- Average snowfall in January: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
El Paso, TX
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
El Paso, TX
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
El Paso, TX
- Average sunshine days in January: 27.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in January
El Paso, TX
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
El Paso, TX
- Average cloud cover in January: 15
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in January
El Paso, TX
- 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).
