January weather forecast
Elton, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Elton, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Elton's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and a low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls in Elton. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Elton, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

In Elton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January leads to these advisories:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and a minimum temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Elton, records 58.1°F (14.5°C), while the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Elton?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Elton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Elton, LA

Average temperature in January - Elton, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.6°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 (42.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Elton, LA

Average pressure in January - Elton, 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
Elton, LA

Average wind speed in January - Elton, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Elton, LA

Average humidity in January - Elton, 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
Elton, LA

Average rainfall in January - Elton, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Elton, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Elton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elton, LA

Average snowfall in January - Elton, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elton, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Elton, 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, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elton, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Elton, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Elton, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elton, LA

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

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

Average visibility in January
Elton, LA

Average visibility in January - Elton, 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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