January weather forecast
Covington, LA

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Weather in January

With the new year, Covington, Louisiana welcomes cooler temperatures, creating a crisp, refreshing start. January, being the coldest month of the year, has an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and dips to an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C). This month marks the transition from winter's chill to the gradual warming of spring. The town sees a moderate amount of rainfall and a small chance of snow, creating a typically overcast month. The relative humidity hovers at fairly high levels, resulting in a damp, dew-filled environment.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 59.4°F (15.2°C) and lows at 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Covington, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.3 rainfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Covington, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Covington, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in January translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What are January temperatures?

In January, in Covington, the average high-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Covington, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Covington, in January, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Covington aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Covington have in January?

In Covington, the average day length in January is 10h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Covington have in January?

In Covington, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Covington, LA

Average temperature in January - Covington, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Covington, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Covington, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Covington, LA

Average humidity in January - Covington, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Covington, LA

Average rainfall in January - Covington, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Covington, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Covington, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Covington, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Covington, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Covington, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Covington, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Covington, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Covington, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Covington, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Covington, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Covington, LA

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

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

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