January weather forecast
Prospect, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Prospect, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

Prospect's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and lows of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Prospect, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prospect, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Prospect is January, when snow falls for 0.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of January in Prospect, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:43 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in January translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Prospect's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and lows of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average January temperature in Prospect?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Prospect, Louisiana, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in January, Prospect aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Prospect, Louisiana, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Prospect?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prospect, LA

Average temperature in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.3°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 (40.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Prospect, LA

Average pressure in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prospect, LA

Average wind speed in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Prospect, LA

Average humidity in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Prospect, LA

Average rainfall in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Prospect, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prospect, LA

Average snowfall in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prospect, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Prospect, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prospect, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Prospect, LA

Average UV index in January - Prospect, 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
Prospect, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Prospect, LA

Average visibility in January - Prospect, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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