January weather forecast
Port Fourchon, LA

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Weather in January

This month offers a break from the winter cold experienced in most parts of the United States. January USA, portrays mild temperatures, adequate sunshine hours, and light rainfall. Although the chances of rainfall are moderate, the daylight hours are at an annual low, creating a serene winter ambiance. The cool breeze is modest with average wind speeds reaching 12.4mph (20km/h). Winter lovers will enjoy this month, notwithstanding the relatively cold weather.

Temperature

In Port Fourchon, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Port Fourchon, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

The only month with snowfall is January. January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and a minimum temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the temperature in January in Port Fourchon?

Port Fourchon in January has an average high-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Port Fourchon, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

When does it start to snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Port Fourchon have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Fourchon have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Port Fourchon?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Port Fourchon, LA

Average temperature in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 61.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average pressure in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average wind speed in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average humidity in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Port Fourchon, 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
Port Fourchon, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Port Fourchon, 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: 6h and 0min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average UV index in January - Port Fourchon, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Port Fourchon, LA

Average visibility in January - Port Fourchon, 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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