January weather forecast
Gretna, LA

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Weather in January

A typical January in Gretna, Louisiana, carries characteristics of a mild winter. Days are filled with cool, comfortable temperatures and nights come with a chilly breeze. Visibility stands steady at 6 miles, offering smooth commutation and travel for residents and tourists alike. Precipitation levels rise to 0.47" (12mm), one of the lowest throughout the year. This month's peak wind gust speeds reach 14.7mph (23.7km/h), amongst the highest, indicating frequent wind gusts.

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In Gretna, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Gretna, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

In Gretna, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Gretna, records 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Gretna?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Gretna, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall days is January, when 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.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Gretna, the average day length in January is 10h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Gretna, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gretna have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Gretna, LA

Average temperature in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 60.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Gretna, LA

Average pressure in January - Gretna, 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, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gretna, LA

Average wind speed in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Gretna, LA

Average humidity in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Gretna, LA

Average rainfall in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Gretna, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Gretna, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Gretna, 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
Gretna, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gretna, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Gretna, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Gretna, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Gretna, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Gretna, LA

Average visibility in January - Gretna, 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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