January weather forecast
Louisiana, USA

January is typically the coldest month in Louisiana, marking the peak of winter in the state. Daytime temperatures in the southern regions, including cities like New Orleans, often stay above 66°F (18.9°C). In contrast, the northern areas, notably near cities such as Minden, witness chillier days, with temperatures frequently dropping below 59°F (15°C). Nights can be particularly cold, especially in the northern parts where temperatures range from 37°F (2.8°C) to 46°F (7.8°C). Occasionally, cold fronts descending from the north can push nighttime temperatures to dip below 20°F (-6.7°C), especially in the northernmost regions.

In comparison to December, January is marginally colder, particularly during nighttime. As for the transition to February, there isn't a significant temperature shift, but the days gradually start to become longer and warmer as the state moves towards spring.

While snow is a rare occurrence near the Gulf of Mexico, the northern areas of the state might experience light snowfall. Minden, for instance, has recorded past snow events in January. However, these snowy episodes are typically brief and not a regular feature of Louisiana's winter. Rainfall during this month is generally lower than the wet seasons, but sporadic rain showers can still be expected.

Overall, January stands as a stark contrast to the hot and humid summers Louisiana is renowned for, offering residents and visitors a relatively mild winter experience.

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• New Orleans - January »
  In New Orleans, Louisiana, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. January has the most snowfall days of the year in New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Baton Rouge - January »
  During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Baton Rouge aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Baton Rouge the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).
• Shreveport - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Shreveport is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Shreveport during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.
• Lafayette - January »
  On the first day of January in Lafayette sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. In Lafayette, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).
• Lake Charles - January »
  In Lake Charles during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. January, having an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C), is the coldest month in Lake Charles.
• Kenner - January »
  In Kenner, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. January is the only month when snow falls in Kenner.
• Bossier City - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Bossier City is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Bossier City during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.
• Monroe - January »
  In Monroe in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Temperature readings in Monroe reach their annual highs in January, averaging 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a minimum average of 39.4°F (4.1°C).
• Alexandria - January »
  In Alexandria in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. January weather in Alexandria, Louisiana reveals moderate temperature gradients, with highs reaching 56.1°F (13.4°C) and lows settling at around 40.6°F (4.8°C).
• Houma - January »
  In Houma in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. January is the month when Houma experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).
• New Iberia - January »
  In January, in New Iberia the rain falls for 7.2 days. In New Iberia, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Slidell - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Slidell is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow. January is Slidell's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and lows of 45.1°F (7.3°C).