January weather forecast
Lake Charles, LA

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A large ship has docked on the shores of the iconic Lake Charles in Louisiana
A large ship has docked on the shores of the iconic Lake Charles in Louisiana

Weather in January

The onset of the New Year brings cool temperatures to Lake Charles, Louisiana. People experienced promises of warmer days to come as the climate gradually grew milder. Under this fluctuating weather, the warmest number went up to 59.4°F (15.2°C), making January's weather ideal for cozy indoor activities. Also, it is wonderfully refreshing with only 40% cloud cover. As the month progresses, the likelihood of warmer weather begins to peek around the corner, forecasting an imminent change for February.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 59.4°F (15.2°C) at the peak and 44.4°F (6.9°C) at the low.

Humidity

In Lake Charles, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lake Charles, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.1 rainfall days, and 39.25" (997mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lake Charles, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

In Lake Charles, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Lake Charles experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the temperature in January?

Lake Charles in January has an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lake Charles, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Lake Charles?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Lake Charles aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lake Charles?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Charles have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Lake Charles, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average temperature in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average pressure in January - Lake Charles, 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 and August (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average wind speed in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average humidity in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average rainfall in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average snowfall in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lake Charles, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average UV index in January - Lake Charles, 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
Lake Charles, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Charles, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Lake Charles, LA

Average visibility in January - Lake Charles, 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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