January weather forecast
Alexandria, LA

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Weather in January

January weather in Alexandria, Louisiana reveals moderate temperature gradients, with highs reaching 56.1°F (13.4°C) and lows settling at around 40.6°F (4.8°C). It is the second most humid month and the beginning of the year sees quite a bit of cloud cover which can give the skies a rather overcast appearance. The city experiences windy conditions, but nothing too extreme, making outdoor activities brisk yet bearable. Rainfall is almost as prevalent in January as it is during the wettest months, so it is advisable to carry an umbrella. As the coldest season alleviates, February introduces a slight increment in the temperature range.

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and a low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, Louisiana, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alexandria, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Alexandria, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Alexandria's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a low of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, in Alexandria, the average high-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Alexandria?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Alexandria, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Alexandria is January, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Alexandria, Louisiana, during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alexandria, LA

Average temperature in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Alexandria, LA

Average pressure in January - Alexandria, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alexandria, LA

Average wind speed in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Alexandria, LA

Average humidity in January - Alexandria, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Alexandria, LA

Average rainfall in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Alexandria, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alexandria, LA

Average snowfall in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alexandria, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alexandria, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Alexandria, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Alexandria, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Alexandria, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Alexandria, LA

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

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

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