January weather forecast
White Sands National Monument, NM

Cold temps reign in January at White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, as the remaining winter chill takes hold. Skies are occasionally painted with the crisp white of snowfall, while daylight hours tally at approximately 10.3 hours, marking the shortest light periods of the year. Rainfall is relatively moderate with precipitation distributed across roughly three days. With temperatures reaching an icy low of 22.2°F (-5.4°C), this month arguably requires the warmest clothing. Visitors need to prepare for nature's dormant period; however, the park's stark beauty has a unique appeal in winter's grasp.

Temperature

The commencement of January brings an average high-temperature of a still moderate 57.2°F (14°C), marking an inconsequential divergence from December. Throughout January nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 22.3°F (-5.4°C), is recognized.

Rainfall

In White Sands National Monument, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in White Sands National Monument. During January, White Sands National Monument regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST.