January weather forecast
Lafayette, LA

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A monument and trees in the tranquil Lafayette Square, Louisiana
A monument and trees in the tranquil Lafayette Square, Louisiana

Weather in January

The onset of a new year in Lafayette, Louisiana is accompanied by a mild winter. Compared to a typical Christmas, January offers chilled evenings with temperatures lying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C). The city usually experiences some rain, ample sunshine during the day, and consistent cloud coverage. The layout of this month gives you a chance to revel in the cool air before temperatures start to rise again. Generally, January is an inviting time for tourists because of its temperate weather.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.3 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall in Lafayette is January. The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Lafayette, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lafayette, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

In Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in January translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Lafayette's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Lafayette in January?

Lafayette in January has an average high-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lafayette, during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of 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.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lafayette, LA

Average temperature in January - Lafayette, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.2°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 (44.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Lafayette, LA

Average pressure in January - Lafayette, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lafayette, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Lafayette, LA

Average humidity in January - Lafayette, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Lafayette, LA

Average rainfall in January - Lafayette, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Lafayette, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Lafayette, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lafayette, 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 2min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lafayette, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Lafayette, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lafayette, LA

Average UV index in January - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Lafayette, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Lafayette, LA

Average visibility in January - Lafayette, 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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