January weather forecast
Plaquemine, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, is another refreshing winter month, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

January is Plaquemine's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 59°F (15°C) and lows of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Plaquemine, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plaquemine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.6 days and collects up to 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Plaquemine is 5.4h.

UV index

In Plaquemine, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during January leads to these advisories:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month when Plaquemine sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average January temperature?

In January, in Plaquemine, the average high-temperature is 59°F (15°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Plaquemine. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing in Plaquemine?

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

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and 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 many hours of sunshine does Plaquemine have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average pressure in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average wind speed in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average humidity in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average rainfall in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average snowfall in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plaquemine, LA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

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
Plaquemine, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average UV index in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Plaquemine, 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
Plaquemine, LA

Average visibility in January - Plaquemine, 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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