January weather forecast
Monroe, LA

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a low of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

What is the usual temperature for Monroe in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Monroe, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Monroe, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Monroe, the average day length in January is 10h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Monroe?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Monroe have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Monroe, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Monroe, LA

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 / Average sunshine in January - Monroe, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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).

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