January weather forecast
Melville, LA

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Melville, Louisiana is relatively cool and gray, as it is winter. January is characterized by a combination of rain, clouds, and occasional sunlight. This period experiences the year's lowest sunlight hours of 5.4 hours per day, coupled with the highest cloud cover at 41%. There is a moderate fluctuation in temperatures, especially when compared to the seasons ahead. The relatively calm wind speeds lend a serenity to the otherwise gloomy weather.

Temperature

January stands out as Melville's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Melville, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182 rainfall days, and 39.09" (993mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.4 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Melville is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during January leads to these instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Melville, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 57.2°F (14°C) and reaching a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What are the temperatures in Melville in January?

In Melville, in January, the average high-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Melville, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Melville, in January, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in January, Melville aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Melville?

The average day length in January is 10h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Melville, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Melville, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Melville, LA

Average pressure in January - Melville, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melville, LA

Average wind speed in January - Melville, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Melville, LA

Average humidity in January - Melville, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Melville, LA

Average rainfall in January - Melville, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Melville, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Melville, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melville, LA

Average snowfall in January - Melville, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melville, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Melville, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melville, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Melville, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Melville, LA

Average UV index in January - Melville, 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
Melville, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Melville, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Melville, LA

Average visibility in January - Melville, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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