January weather forecast
Louisiana, USA

January is typically the coldest month in Louisiana, marking the peak of winter in the state. Daytime temperatures in the southern regions, including cities like New Orleans, often stay above 66°F (18.9°C). In contrast, the northern areas, notably near cities such as Minden, witness chillier days, with temperatures frequently dropping below 59°F (15°C). Nights can be particularly cold, especially in the northern parts where temperatures range from 37°F (2.8°C) to 46°F (7.8°C). Occasionally, cold fronts descending from the north can push nighttime temperatures to dip below 20°F (-6.7°C), especially in the northernmost regions.

In comparison to December, January is marginally colder, particularly during nighttime. As for the transition to February, there isn't a significant temperature shift, but the days gradually start to become longer and warmer as the state moves towards spring.

While snow is a rare occurrence near the Gulf of Mexico, the northern areas of the state might experience light snowfall. Minden, for instance, has recorded past snow events in January. However, these snowy episodes are typically brief and not a regular feature of Louisiana's winter. Rainfall during this month is generally lower than the wet seasons, but sporadic rain showers can still be expected.

Overall, January stands as a stark contrast to the hot and humid summers Louisiana is renowned for, offering residents and visitors a relatively mild winter experience.

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• New Orleans - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in New Orleans is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days. In New Orleans, Louisiana, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Baton Rouge - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Baton Rouge is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Baton Rouge's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and lows of 42.4°F (5.8°C).
• Shreveport - January »
  On the first day of January in Shreveport sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, in Shreveport sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.
• Lafayette - January »
  In January, in Lafayette the rain falls for 7.8 days. Lafayette records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).
• Lake Charles - January »
  January, with an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low of 44.4°F (6.9°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In Lake Charles in January, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Kenner - January »
  January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Kenner with averages ranging from a high of 60.3°F (15.7°C) to a low of 47.5°F (8.6°C). January is the month when Kenner experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 60.3°F (15.7°C) and a low of 47.5°F (8.6°C).
• Bossier City - January »
  January, with its high-temperature average of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 38.8°F (3.8°C), is the coldest month in Bossier City, Louisiana. In Bossier City, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).
• Monroe - January »
  In Monroe, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Monroe, in January, snow falls for 0.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.
• Alexandria - January »
  In Alexandria, in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Alexandria, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.
• Houma - January »
  In January, in Houma the rain falls for 7.8 days. In January, in Houma, the rain falls for 7.8 days.
• New Iberia - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in New Iberia is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days. In New Iberia, during January, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.
• Slidell - January »
  January, noted for its average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C), is considered the coldest month in Slidell. In Slidell, Louisiana, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.