January weather forecast
Ruston, LA

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Weather in January

With the arrival of January in Ruston, Louisiana, residents expect to feel the chill of winter. The temperature drops but the region does not see significant snowfall. January offers an average of 10.3 daylight hours, providing limited sunshine with a UV index of 3. Gusts of wind can reach up to 10.4mph (16.7km/h) offering a slight breeze. The relative humidity remains high, at 79%, contributing to the overall chill factor of this mid-winter month.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 53.6°F (12°C) at the peak and 38.1°F (3.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February and December. The months with the most snowfall in Ruston are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period in Ruston is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Ruston in January?

In Ruston, 53.6°F (12°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ruston, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ruston, during January, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Ruston, the average day length in January is 10h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Ruston, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ruston?

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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ruston, LA

Average temperature in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Ruston, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ruston, LA

Average wind speed in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Ruston, LA

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Ruston, LA

Average rainfall in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Ruston, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ruston, LA

Average snowfall in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ruston, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Ruston, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Ruston, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Ruston, LA

Average UV index in January - Ruston, 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
Ruston, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Ruston, LA

Average visibility in January - Ruston, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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