January weather forecast
Houma, LA

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Weather in January

January brings chilled vibes in Houma, Louisiana as the low temperature takes a plunge to 47.1°F (8.4°C). This month has relatively high humidity, leading to cool dense fog enveloping the city during early mornings. A typical January day does not experience intense sunlight as the winter sun makes an appearance for a shorter duration. Moderate rainfall prevailing in the city strengthens the feeling of winter adequately throughout the month. The quiet and calm weather in January has a charm of its own, making it a peaceful time of the year to visit Houma.

Temperature

January is the month when Houma experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Houma, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.2 rainfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls in Houma. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 30min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Houma is 5.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Houma. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

What are the temperatures in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Houma, is 61.3°F (16.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Houma, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start to snow in Houma?

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?

The average day length in January is 10h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Houma have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Houma, LA

Average temperature in January - Houma, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 61.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Houma, LA

Average pressure in January - Houma, 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
Houma, LA

Average wind speed in January - Houma, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Houma, LA

Average humidity in January - Houma, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Houma, LA

Average rainfall in January - Houma, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Houma, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Houma, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Houma, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Houma, 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
Houma, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Houma, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Houma, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Houma, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Houma, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Houma, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Houma, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

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
Houma, LA

Average visibility in January - Houma, 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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