January weather forecast
New Orleans, LA

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Weather in January

The New Year in New Orleans, Louisiana, greets its residents with relatively mild temperatures. It's known for varying weather patterns that couples cool wind gusts reaching speeds of 14.7mph (23.7km/h) with slightly humid air boasting 74% relative humidity. Skies remain clear with only 36% cloud coverage, paving the way for 5.7 hours of sunshine on an average day. This period offers a notable contrast when compared to the approaching month, which presents higher rainfall and relative humidity. January, by comparison, remains mostly dry and more comfortable.

Temperature

New Orleans experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

In New Orleans, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In New Orleans, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In New Orleans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.1 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. The month with the most snowfall days in New Orleans is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

In New Orleans, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in New Orleans, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

In New Orleans, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, Louisiana, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the usual temperature for New Orleans in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in New Orleans, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How much does it rain in New Orleans in January?

In New Orleans, Louisiana, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in New Orleans?

January has the most snowfall days of the year in New Orleans, Louisiana. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing in New Orleans?

January is the first month it typically snows in New Orleans. Throughout January, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

How many hours of daylight does New Orleans have in January?

In New Orleans, the average day length in January is 10h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in New Orleans?

On the first day of January in New Orleans, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Orleans have in January?

In New Orleans, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
New Orleans, LA

Average temperature in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 60.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
New Orleans, LA

Average pressure in January - New Orleans, 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, August and September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
New Orleans, LA

Average wind speed in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
New Orleans, LA

Average humidity in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
New Orleans, LA

Average rainfall in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
New Orleans, LA

Average rainfall days in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall days in January
New Orleans, LA

Average snowfall days in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Orleans, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
New Orleans, LA

Average sunshine days in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
New Orleans, LA

Average UV index in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in January
New Orleans, LA

Average cloud cover in January - New Orleans, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
New Orleans, LA

Average visibility in January - New Orleans, 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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