January weather forecastBaton Rouge, LA
January
Weather in January
Transitioning from the chilly atmosphere of December, January in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, wears a relatively cold but bearable demeanor. Regular precipitation and an average humidity of 79% promote dampness across the city. Despite the weather shift, daily sunshine continues to grace the city for about 5.3 hours. A slight sprinkle of snow, barely amounting to 0.28" (7mm), dusts the cityscape. The regular winds rustle at around 6.4mph (10.3km/h), presenting a crisp freshness to the January air.Temperature
Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 58.6°F (14.8°C) and lows at 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Baton Rouge is 79%.Rainfall
In Baton Rouge, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Baton Rouge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.Daylight
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average high temperature in January: 58.6°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average snowfall in January: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average UV index in January: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average cloud cover in January: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in January
Baton Rouge, LA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
