January weather forecast
Merlin, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Merlin, Louisiana, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.5°F (6.4°C) and max 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

Merlin's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 59°F (15°C) to a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Merlin, Louisiana, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls in Merlin. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Merlin is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Merlin is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Merlin, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average January temperature?

Merlin in January has an average high-temperature of 59°F (15°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Merlin, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Merlin have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 59°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Merlin, LA

Average pressure in January - Merlin, 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
Merlin, LA

Average wind speed in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Merlin, LA

Average humidity in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Merlin, LA

Average rainfall in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Merlin, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merlin, LA

Average snowfall in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merlin, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Merlin, 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, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merlin, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merlin, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Merlin, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Merlin, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Merlin, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Merlin, 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 27).

Average visibility in January
Merlin, LA

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

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

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