January weather forecast
Morgan City, LA

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Weather in January

Bracing for the coldest period of the year, Morgan City, Louisiana, experiences the chill of winter seeping in. The icy winds reach maximum speed, blowing through the city at 13.7mph (22km/h). These winds, coupled with the misty mornings, create a mystical aura about the city. Despite the cold, the city sees a considerable amount of sunshine, creating an interesting balance. The low temperatures make this month perfect for cozy indoor activities and cups of warm coffee.

Temperature

In Morgan City, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Morgan City, in January, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Morgan City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.6 days and collects up to 13.27" (337mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Morgan City, the average sunshine in January is 5.7h.

UV index

In Morgan City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in January leads to these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 60.1°F (15.6°C) to a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average January temperature?

The high-temperature, in January, in Morgan City, records 60.1°F (15.6°C), while the low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Morgan City, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall days is January, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

How many hours of daylight does Morgan City have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Morgan City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Morgan City, LA

Average temperature in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Morgan City, LA

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

Average wind speed in January
Morgan City, LA

Average wind speed in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Morgan City, LA

Average humidity in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Morgan City, LA

Average rainfall in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Morgan City, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Morgan City, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 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
Morgan City, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Morgan City, 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Morgan City, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Morgan City, LA

Average UV index in January - Morgan City, 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
Morgan City, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Morgan City, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Morgan City, LA

Average visibility in January - Morgan City, 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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