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Santa Fe weather in January (New Mexico, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Santa Fe as January approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Santa Fe tends to experience low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 6°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C.

Precipitation

Santa Fe in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 228 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Fe climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Fe, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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