January weather forecast
Elder, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Elder, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Elder, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What are January temperatures?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elder, during January, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Elder?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Elder aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Elder?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

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 Elder, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elder, LA

Average temperature in January - Elder, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Elder, LA

Average pressure in January - Elder, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elder, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Elder, LA

Average humidity in January - Elder, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Elder, LA

Average rainfall in January - Elder, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Elder, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Elder, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elder, LA

Average snowfall in January - Elder, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elder, LA

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

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elder, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elder, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Elder, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Elder, LA

Average UV index in January - Elder, 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
Elder, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Elder, LA

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

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

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