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Weather in McKinley County, New Mexico for January 2026

Your guide to McKinley County weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Winter Storm Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, McKinley County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to McKinley County snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Friday, January 9.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in McKinley County has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 7.9 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0.1 °F).

  • The forecast for the next days in McKinley County predicts temperatures to be around 8 °F, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in McKinley County at the beginning of January is 7.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 7 °F by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 2 rainy days, McKinley County experiences minimal rainfall in January.

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Average dry days
26
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
5°/-5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
48 %
Avg humidity

McKinley County Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Fog
9°
2
Overcast
7°
3
Mist
9°
4
Sunny
11°
5
Sunny
5°
6
Overcast
7°
7
Overcast
6°
8
Sunny
3°
9
Weather Alert Moderate or heavy snow showers
1°
10
Sunny
4°
11
Sunny
9°
12
Sunny
7°
13
Sunny
10°
14
Sunny
8°
15
Sunny
12°
16
Sunny
10°
17
Sunny
10°
18
Sunny
11°
19
Sunny
13°
20
Sunny
11°
21
Patchy rain possible
8°
22
Sunny
4°
23
Sunny
0°
24
Sunny
7°
25
Overcast
8°
26
Sunny
8°
27
Sunny
9°
28
Cloudy
5°
29
Overcast
1°
30
Overcast
7°
31
Overcast
11°

Temperatures trend during January in McKinley County

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January weather in McKinley County day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Fog
Fog
 9° /4° 4.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Mist
Mist
 9° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 1° /-8° 2.3 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Cloudy
Cloudy
 5° /-5° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 3.1 mm 2 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /-3° 0.7 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 11° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for McKinley County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the McKinley County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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McKinley County in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in McKinley County during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 5° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in McKinley County during January?

Rainfall in McKinley County during January is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 2 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.

Will it snow in McKinley County in January 2026?

McKinley County experiences an average snowfall of 2.8 cm during January, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in McKinley County during January?

The average wind speed in McKinley County during January is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

McKinley County snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover McKinley County’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, McKinley County sees 3 snowy days during January, with approximately 2.8 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in McKinley County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for McKinley Countys January weather 💧
Typically, McKinley County has 2 rainy days in January with a total of 9.8 mm of rainfall.
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