January weather forecast
Essen, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Essen, Louisiana, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.2°F (6.2°C) and max 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 59°F (15°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Essen, in January, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

In Essen, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 59°F (15°C) to a low of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 59°F (15°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Essen. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Essen aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Essen, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in January in Essen?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Essen, Louisiana, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Essen, LA

Average temperature in January - Essen, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Essen, LA

Average pressure in January - Essen, LA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Essen, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Essen, LA

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Essen, LA

Average rainfall in January - Essen, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Essen, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Essen, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Essen, LA

Average snowfall in January - Essen, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Essen, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Essen, 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 and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Essen, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Essen, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Essen, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Essen, LA

Average UV index in January - Essen, 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
Essen, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Essen, LA

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

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

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