January weather forecast
Jefferson, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Jefferson, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Jefferson, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low of 47.8°F (8.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Jefferson, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Jefferson, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Jefferson, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Jefferson is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Jefferson, LA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Jefferson, LA

Average pressure in January - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, LA

Average wind speed in January - Jefferson, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Jefferson, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Jefferson, LA

Average rainfall in January - Jefferson, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Jefferson, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Jefferson, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Jefferson, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Jefferson, LA

Average UV index in January - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Jefferson, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Jefferson, LA

Average visibility in January - Jefferson, 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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