January weather forecastMonroe, LA
January
Weather in January
The new year in Monroe, Louisiana begins with temperatures between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C), a mix of cool days and chilly nights. Rare snowfall, just 0.16" (4mm) with maximum wind speeds of 7.9mph (12.7km/h), gives January its unique winter appeal. The month presents a preview of Louisiana's humid tendencies with an average relative humidity of 78%. Sunlight is scarce with only about 10.3 hours of daylight. The skies remain more overcast than clear with a cloud cover of 43%.Temperature
The coldest temperatures in Monroe occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low of 39.4°F (4.1°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Monroe, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Monroe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Monroe, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Monroe, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Monroe, LA
- Average high temperature in January: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 39.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Monroe, LA
- Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Monroe, LA
- Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Monroe, LA
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in January
Monroe, LA
- Average rainfall in January: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in January
Monroe, LA
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Monroe, LA
- Average snowfall in January: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Monroe, LA
- Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Monroe, LA
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 18min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Monroe, LA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Monroe, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Monroe, 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 June and October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Monroe, LA
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
