January weather forecast
Delta, LA

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Delta, Louisiana, is marked by relatively cool temperatures, which offer a refreshing respite after the holidays. The weather is characterized by average humidity levels, occasional rainfall, and the shortest daylight of the year. The average high temperature is recorded as 54.1°F (12.3°C) while the lowest goes down to 39.6°F (4.2°C). Interestingly, January is the only month that experiences snowfall with an average depth of 0.43" (11mm). As the winter season progresses towards February, the residents can anticipate a slight increase in their daily temperatures.

Temperature

Delta's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Delta, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.7 rainfall days, and 38.82" (986mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January in Delta, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Delta, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 54.1°F (12.3°C) at the peak and 39.6°F (4.2°C) at the lowest.

What is the temperature in January?

Delta in January has an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Delta, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Delta, in January, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Delta, in January, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Delta have in January?

In Delta, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Delta, LA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Delta, LA

Average pressure in January - Delta, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Delta, LA

Average wind speed in January - Delta, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Delta, LA

Average humidity in January - Delta, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Delta, LA

Average rainfall in January - Delta, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Delta, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Delta, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Delta, LA

Average snowfall in January - Delta, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Delta, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Delta, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Delta, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Delta, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Delta, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Delta, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Delta, LA

Average UV index in January - Delta, 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
Delta, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Delta, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Delta, LA

Average visibility in January - Delta, 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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