January weather forecast
Helena, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Helena, Louisiana, is another fresh winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average high of 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Helena's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 55°F (12.8°C) and lows of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Helena, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 35.12" (892mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Helena, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

What is the average January temperature?

In Helena, in January, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Helena in January?

In Helena, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Helena have in January?

In Helena, the average day length in January is 10h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Helena?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Helena, LA

Average temperature in January - Helena, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Helena, LA

Average pressure in January - Helena, LA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Helena, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Helena, LA

Average humidity in January - Helena, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Helena, LA

Average rainfall in January - Helena, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Helena, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Helena, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Helena, LA

Average snowfall in January - Helena, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Helena, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Helena, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Helena, LA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Helena, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Helena, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Helena, LA

Average UV index in January - Helena, LA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

Average cloud cover in January
Helena, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Helena, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Helena, LA

Average visibility in January - Helena, 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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