January weather forecast
Shreveport, LA

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Shreveport, Louisiana viewed from the Red River across the bridge
Shreveport, Louisiana viewed from the Red River across the bridge

Weather in January

During January in Shreveport, Louisiana, the city experiences its coldest period of the year. The relative humidity is at its peak due to lower average temperatures causing more moisture to be held in the air. The average high and low temperatures are 54.1℉ and 38.8℉, respectively, making it essential to bundle up against the chill. Rarely, the city may experience light snowfall, though it does not accumulate significantly. These frigid conditions gradually subside as the city transitions into February.

Temperature

Shreveport's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Shreveport is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shreveport, in January, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shreveport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall in Shreveport. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, in Shreveport, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shreveport 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 average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Shreveport?

Shreveport reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 54.1°F (12.3°C) at the peak and 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the lowest.

What are the temperatures in Shreveport in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shreveport, Louisiana, are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Shreveport?

In Shreveport, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Shreveport in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Shreveport?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Shreveport?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 10h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shreveport?

On the first day of January in Shreveport, Louisiana, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Shreveport?

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Shreveport?

In Shreveport, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shreveport, LA

Average temperature in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shreveport, LA

Average pressure in January - Shreveport, 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
Shreveport, LA

Average wind speed in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shreveport, LA

Average humidity in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shreveport, LA

Average rainfall in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shreveport, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shreveport, LA

Average snowfall in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shreveport, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shreveport, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shreveport, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shreveport, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Shreveport, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Shreveport, 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 July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Shreveport, LA

Average visibility in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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