January weather forecast
Castor, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a cool winter month in Castor, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

Castor's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and lows of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Castor, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Castor, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Castor. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C), is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Castor, is 54.1°F (12.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Castor, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Castor, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Castor have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Castor?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Castor, LA

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Castor, LA

Average pressure in January - Castor, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Castor, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Castor, LA

Average humidity in January - Castor, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Castor, LA

Average rainfall in January - Castor, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in January
Castor, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Castor, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Castor, LA

Average snowfall in January - Castor, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Castor, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Castor, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 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
Castor, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Castor, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Castor, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Castor, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Castor, LA

Average UV index in January - Castor, 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
Castor, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Castor, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Castor, LA

Average visibility in January - Castor, 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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