January weather forecast
Chama, NM

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Weather in January

Chama, New Mexico, starts the year with chilly and snow-clad conditions. January is particularly cold, with average low temperatures plummeting to 9°F (-12.8°C), accompanied by high humidity of 87% marking this month as the wettest. As winter takes full effect, January experiences only 10 hours of daylight per day, significantly shorter than the rest of the year. The town shuts into a winter wonderland with frequent snowy days and reduced visibility.

Temperature

Chama notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Chama, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Chama, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chama, there are 109 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Chama. In January, in Chama, it is snowing for 15.2 days. Throughout January, 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chama, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 75.04" (1906mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chama, New Mexico, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January in Chama, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chama. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Chama?

In Chama, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is January in Chama?

Chama in January has an average high-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Chama?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Chama?

In January, the average relative humidity in Chama is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Chama?

In January, in Chama, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Chama?

In Chama, New Mexico, in January, snow falls for 15.2 days, with typically accumulated 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chama have in January?

In January, the average day length in Chama, New Mexico, is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Chama?

On the first day of January in Chama, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chama?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Chama.

How many hours of sunshine does Chama have in January?

In Chama, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chama?

The months with the lowest UV index in Chama are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Chama?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Chama, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
29.7°F -1.3°C
28.9°F -1.7°C
30°F -1.1°C
Average low temperature
11.1°F -11.6°C
9°F -12.8°C
10.9°F -11.7°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.19" 767mmHg
30.09" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
5.1mph 8.2km/h
4.7mph 7.6km/h
5.5mph 8.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
5.6mph 9km/h
5.2mph 8.4km/h
6.2mph 10km/h
Average wind speed gusts
8.6mph 13.8km/h
8.3mph 13.4km/h
9.3mph 15km/h
Average humidity
81%
87%
86%
Average rainfall
1.77" 45mm
1.61" 41mm
1.81" 46mm
Average rainfall days
4.3
4.2
4.6
Average snowfall
12.95" 329mm
12.01" 305mm
12.2" 310mm
Average snowfall days
14.5
15.2
15.8
Average daylight
9h 4min
10h 0min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 5min
5h 3min
5h 4min
Average sunshine days
16.5
16.1
11.9
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
40%
45%
44%
Average visibility
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km

Average temperature in January
Chama, NM

Average temperature in January - Chama, NM
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Chama, NM

Average pressure in January - Chama, NM
  • Average pressure in January: 30.19"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Chama, NM

Average wind speed in January - Chama, NM
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Chama, NM

Average humidity in January - Chama, NM
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

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Average rainfall in January
Chama, NM

Average rainfall in January - Chama, NM
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in January
Chama, NM

Average rainfall days in January - Chama, NM
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Chama, NM

Average snowfall in January - Chama, NM
  • Average snowfall in January: 12.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Chama, NM

Average snowfall days in January - Chama, NM
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 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
Chama, NM

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chama, NM
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Chama, NM

Average sunshine days in January - Chama, NM
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Chama, NM

Average UV index in January - Chama, NM
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Chama, NM

Average cloud cover in January - Chama, NM
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in January
Chama, NM

Average visibility in January - Chama, NM
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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 (4mi).

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