January weather - Winter 2024

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

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 and lows plummeting to 11.5°F, residents experience bone-chilling cold. Fresh snowfall indicators show a significant 4.88" 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

January, with its high-temperature average of 32.7°F and a low-temperature average of 11.5°F, is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" of precipitation is accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Taos, in January, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 4.88" of snow. In Taos, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 26.14" of snow.

Daylight

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 5:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Taos. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

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FAQ

What are the coldest months in Taos?

January stands out as Taos's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 32.7°F and a low of 11.5°F.

How cold is January in Taos?

Taos in January has an average high-temperature of 32.7°F and an average low-temperature of 11.5°F.

What is the most humid month in Taos?

January is the most humid month in Taos, New Mexico, 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 much does it rain in Taos in January?

In Taos, New Mexico, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Taos in January?

In Taos, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Taos?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 5:27 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Taos?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Taos?

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

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in January in Taos?

In Taos, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

33.8°F

32.7°F

35.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.6mph

6.1mph

7.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

2.6

Average snowfall

5.63"

4.88"

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

23.5

22.8

20.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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January weather forecast
Taos, NM

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