January weather forecast
Colfax, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a moderate winter month in Colfax, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.5 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Colfax, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and lows of 39.9°F (4.4°C), January is the coldest month in Colfax.

What is the temperature in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Colfax, in January, snow falls for 0.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in January?

In Colfax, the average day length in January is 10h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Colfax, LA

Average temperature in January - Colfax, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.9°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 (39.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Colfax, LA

Average pressure in January - Colfax, 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
Colfax, LA

Average wind speed in January - Colfax, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

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

Average humidity in January
Colfax, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Colfax, LA

Average rainfall in January - Colfax, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Colfax, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colfax, LA

Average snowfall in January - Colfax, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colfax, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Colfax, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colfax, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colfax, LA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Colfax, LA

Average UV index in January - Colfax, 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
Colfax, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Colfax, LA

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

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

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