January weather forecast
Minden, LA

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Weather in January

The wintry grasp of Minden, Louisiana, is evident in January as the average high temperature lingers at a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C), presenting a colder climate than February. Snowfall is a rare event, albeit minimal, contributing to the usual landscapes of mid-winter. A higher relative humidity of 78% typifies the season, intensifying the bite of the cold. The increase in cloud cover, reaching 43%, further underscores the predominantly overcast nature of the month, setting a somber tone for the start of the year.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Minden, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In Minden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162 days and collects up to 39.37" (1000mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Minden, Louisiana, in January, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Minden, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What are January temperatures?

In Minden, 53.8°F (12.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Minden, during January, snow falls for 0.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minden have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Minden have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Minden, LA

Average temperature in January - Minden, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 37.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Minden, LA

Average pressure in January - Minden, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Minden, LA

Average wind speed in January - Minden, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Minden, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Minden, LA

Average rainfall in January - Minden, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Minden, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Minden, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Minden, LA

Average snowfall in January - Minden, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Minden, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Minden, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Minden, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Minden, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Minden, LA

Average UV index in January - Minden, 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
Minden, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Minden, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Minden, LA

Average visibility in January - Minden, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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