January weather forecast
Gonzales, LA

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Weather in January

Gonzales, Louisiana sees somewhat chilly weather conditions in January. The lowest temperatures of the year occur this month, with minimum averages falling to 43.5°F (6.4°C). As the first month in a new year, January also ushers in ample cloud coverage, contributing to shorter daylight hours. Notably, January sees a relatively average level of rainfall, neither excessive nor scarce. The calm winds contribute to the serene aura that blankets the city this time of year.

Temperature

January, with an average high of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gonzales, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.5 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Gonzales is January. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during January translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 59.2°F (15.1°C) and as low as 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Gonzales, is 59.2°F (15.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Gonzales?

The average relative humidity in January in Gonzales is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gonzales, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Gonzales?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Gonzales, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gonzales have in January?

In Gonzales, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gonzales, LA

Average temperature in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.5°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 (43.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Gonzales, LA

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

Average wind speed in January
Gonzales, LA

Average wind speed in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Gonzales, LA

Average humidity in January - Gonzales, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Gonzales, LA

Average rainfall in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Gonzales, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gonzales, LA

Average snowfall in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
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
Gonzales, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 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
Gonzales, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gonzales, 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 3min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gonzales, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Gonzales, LA

Average UV index in January - Gonzales, 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
Gonzales, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Gonzales, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Gonzales, LA

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

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

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