January weather forecast
Elks, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a moderate winter month in Elks, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.8°F (14.9°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elks, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Elks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

In Elks, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Elks, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the temperature in January?

During January, Elks experiences an average high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elks, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elks, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

How many hours of daylight does Elks have in January?

In Elks, the average day length in January is 10h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elks have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elks, LA

Average temperature in January - Elks, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Elks, LA

Average pressure in January - Elks, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elks, LA

Average wind speed in January - Elks, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Elks, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Elks, LA

Average rainfall in January - Elks, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Elks, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Elks, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Elks, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Elks, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elks, LA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Elks, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Elks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Elks, LA

Average UV index in January - Elks, LA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Elks, LA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Elks, LA

Average visibility in January - Elks, 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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