January weather forecast
Minden, LA

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Weather in January

The wintry grasp of Minden, Louisiana, is evident in January as the average high temperature lingers at a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C), presenting a colder climate than February. Snowfall is a rare event, albeit minimal, contributing to the usual landscapes of mid-winter. A higher relative humidity of 78% typifies the season, intensifying the bite of the cold. The increase in cloud cover, reaching 43%, further underscores the predominantly overcast nature of the month, setting a somber tone for the start of the year.

Temperature

Minden reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 53.8°F (12.1°C) at the peak and 37.9°F (3.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Minden is 78%.

Rainfall

In Minden, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 39.37" (1000mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Minden, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Minden, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Minden, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Minden, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Minden is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Minden are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Minden?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

What are January temperatures in Minden?

During January, Minden experiences an average high-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Minden?

In Minden, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Minden in January?

In Minden, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Minden?

In Minden, Louisiana, in January, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Minden?

In January, the average day length in Minden is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Minden?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Minden, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Minden have in January?

In Minden, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Minden?

The months with the lowest UV index in Minden are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January in Minden?

In Minden, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Minden, LA

Average temperature in January - Minden, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Minden, LA

Average pressure in January - Minden, LA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Minden, LA

Average wind speed in January - Minden, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Minden, LA

Average humidity in January - Minden, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Minden, LA

Average rainfall in January - Minden, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in January
Minden, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Minden, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Minden, LA

Average snowfall in January - Minden, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Minden, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Minden, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Minden, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Minden, LA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Minden, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Minden, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Minden, LA

Average UV index in January - Minden, LA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in January
Minden, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Minden, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Minden, LA

Average visibility in January - Minden, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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