Weather in January in New Mexico
Thinking about venturing to New Mexico this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in New Mexico in January?
New Mexico is a region in the United States of America. In January, New Mexico experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Taos Ski Valley at -1°C to mild in Lordsburg at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Lordsburg and -11°C in Taos Ski Valley.For a closer look at conditions across New Mexico, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Socorro with an average of 6 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Taos Ski Valley with 59 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Raton typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.For a more detailed look at New Mexico's conditions throughout the year, check out our New Mexico climate page.
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our New Mexico's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in New Mexico?
Raton
In January Raton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Clayton
In January Clayton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albuquerque
In January Albuquerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Santa Fe
In January Santa Fe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Angel Fire
In January Angel Fire generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Mexico, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit New Mexico?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Raton, January may not be the ideal time to visit New Mexico.
On average, the best time to visit New Mexico is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Raton. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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