Las Cruces Weather in January

What's the weather like in Las Cruces (New Mexico) in January 2024?

The climate in Las Cruces during January can be summarized as cool and dry.

January is in the winter in Las Cruces and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

Las Cruces weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Nightly temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Average temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Humidity 53%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Las Cruces with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Las Cruces

Las Cruces average temperature in January

January rainfall

Las Cruces average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Las Cruces average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Las Cruces in January 2024.