January weather forecast
Athens, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Athens, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Athens's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Athens, in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.7 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Athens are January and February, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Athens, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January, February 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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 53.6°F (12°C) to a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, in Athens, the average high-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Athens, Louisiana, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Athens in January?

In January, it is snowing for 0.7 days. Throughout January, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Athens, LA

Average temperature in January - Athens, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Athens, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Athens, LA

Average wind speed in January - Athens, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Athens, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Athens, LA

Average rainfall in January - Athens, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Athens, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Athens, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Athens, LA

Average snowfall in January - Athens, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Athens, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Athens, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Athens, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Athens, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Athens, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Athens, LA

Average UV index in January - Athens, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Athens, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Athens, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Athens, LA

Average visibility in January - Athens, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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