January weather forecast
Metairie, LA

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Weather in January

In Metairie, Louisiana, January welcomes the new year with cooler temperatures, typically noticeably lower than those in December. Weather conditions favor relative humidity, offering a generally moist and damp atmosphere. January does not present any distinctive patterns but is predictably consistent throughout the month. It boasts a reasonable amount of sunshine hours, ensuring ample daylight for outdoor activities. With the average low and high temperatures being 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C) respectively, January sets the stage for a colder start to the year.

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 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 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Metairie, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Metairie, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

In Metairie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in January translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, recording an average high temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C), is Metairie's coldest month.

What are the temperatures in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Metairie is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Metairie, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Metairie have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

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.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average pressure in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average wind speed in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average humidity in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average rainfall in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

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

Average sunshine days in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average UV index in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Metairie, 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
Metairie, LA

Average visibility in January - Metairie, 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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