Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
50°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Albuquerque
United States · North America
Cold days and plenty of sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
50°F
Lows around 28°F
Precipitation
4 days/mo
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 39° and nights feel near 23°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
66%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
5 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 47°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning38°F
Rain5%
Cloud33%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday45°F
Rain6%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon47°F
Rain6%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening40°F
Rain5%
Cloud34%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 28 | 0.5 | 4 | 9.0 | 52 |
| Feb | 56 | 32 | 0.5 | 3 | 10.0 | 45 |
| Mar | 65 | 39 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.0 | 36 |
| Apr | 73 | 46 | 0.5 | 2 | 12.0 | 28 |
| May | 83 | 55 | 0.3 | 2 | 13.2 | 26 |
| Jun | 92 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.6 | 26 |
| Jul | 92 | 69 | 0.8 | 5 | 13.2 | 40 |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 0.7 | 4 | 12.4 | 43 |
| Sep | 84 | 60 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.5 | 42 |
| Oct | 73 | 48 | 0.9 | 4 | 10.4 | 43 |
| Nov | 60 | 37 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.4 | 46 |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 0.6 | 4 | 8.9 | 52 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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