The weather in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

It's cool in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 3°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2015, Carlsbad Caverns National Park reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -13°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 13 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. Of the total precipitation, about 5,7 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Carlsbad Caverns National Park New York
Average temperature 14°C 5°C
Max. temperature 17°C 11°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 13 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 3 days 12 days
Total snowfall 5,7 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 3 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Carlsbad Caverns National Park with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around -1°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Carlsbad Caverns National Park is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Temperature in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Total precipitation in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Snowfall in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park per year

Daily UV index in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Carlsbad Caverns National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.