January weather forecastTaft, LA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Taft, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 60.4°F (15.8°C) at the peak and 47.3°F (8.5°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Taft, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Taft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.8 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.2 days.

Daylight

In Taft, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Taft is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during January morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Taft, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

The average high-temperature, in January, in Taft, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days.

January is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout January, there are 0.2 snowfall days.

In January, the average day length is 10h and 28min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

In Taft, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Taft, LA

  • Average high temperature in January: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Taft, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Taft, LA

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Taft, LA

  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Taft, LA

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Taft, LA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Taft, LA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 30min

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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Taft, LA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Taft, LA

  • Average UV index in January: 4

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

Average cloud cover in January
Taft, LA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Taft, 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).