January weather forecast
Plains, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Plains, Louisiana, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In Plains, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plains, there are 175 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Plains, Louisiana. The months with the most snowfall in Plains are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Plains is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, in Plains, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Plains, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Plains are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Plains?

January, recording an average high temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C), is Plains's coldest month.

What is the temperature in January in Plains?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Plains, is 58.3°F (14.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Plains?

In Plains, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in Plains in January?

In Plains, Louisiana, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Plains?

The months with the most snowfall in Plains are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

What is the last month it snows in Plains?

January is the last month it regularly snows in Plains. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Plains aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 10h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Plains?

On the first day of January in Plains, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:02 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in January?

In Plains, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Plains?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Plains, Louisiana, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Plains, LA

Average temperature in January - Plains, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Plains, LA

Average pressure in January - Plains, LA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Plains, LA

Average wind speed in January - Plains, 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 (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Plains, LA

Average humidity in January - Plains, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Plains, LA

Average rainfall in January - Plains, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in January
Plains, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Plains, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Plains, LA

Average snowfall in January - Plains, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Plains, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Plains, 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).

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

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

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Plains, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Plains, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Plains, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Plains, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Plains, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Plains, LA

Average visibility in January - Plains, 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).

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