January weather forecast
Rapides, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Rapides, Louisiana, is another mild winter month, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Rapides reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 56.1°F (13.4°C) at the peak and 40.6°F (4.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rapides, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Rapides's January weather, with an average high temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What are January temperatures?

In Rapides, 56.1°F (13.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Rapides, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Rapides, during January, snow falls for 0.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rapides have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rapides, LA

Average temperature in January - Rapides, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.6°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 (40.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Rapides, LA

Average pressure in January - Rapides, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rapides, LA

Average wind speed in January - Rapides, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Rapides, LA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Rapides, LA

Average rainfall in January - Rapides, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Rapides, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Rapides, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rapides, LA

Average snowfall in January - Rapides, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Rapides, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Rapides, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rapides, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rapides, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Rapides, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Rapides, LA

Average UV index in January - Rapides, 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
Rapides, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Rapides, 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
Rapides, LA

Average visibility in January - Rapides, 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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