January weather forecast
Ridgecrest, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another refreshing winter month in Ridgecrest, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Ridgecrest, Louisiana, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 55.4°F (13°C) and a low of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Ridgecrest, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Ridgecrest is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January is Ridgecrest's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 55.4°F (13°C) and lows of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Ridgecrest, is 55.4°F (13°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Ridgecrest, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ridgecrest, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgecrest have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average temperature in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgecrest, LA

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

Average wind speed in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average wind speed in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average humidity in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average rainfall in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average snowfall in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Ridgecrest, LA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgecrest, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgecrest, LA

Average UV index in January - Ridgecrest, 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
Ridgecrest, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgecrest, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Ridgecrest, LA

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

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

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