January weather forecast
Shreveport, LA

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Shreveport, Louisiana viewed from the Red River across the bridge
Shreveport, Louisiana viewed from the Red River across the bridge

Weather in January

During January in Shreveport, Louisiana, the city experiences its coldest period of the year. The relative humidity is at its peak due to lower average temperatures causing more moisture to be held in the air. The average high and low temperatures are 54.1℉ and 38.8℉, respectively, making it essential to bundle up against the chill. Rarely, the city may experience light snowfall, though it does not accumulate significantly. These frigid conditions gradually subside as the city transitions into February.

Temperature

Shreveport's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and lows of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shreveport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 54.1°F (12.3°C) and lows at 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In Shreveport, in January, the average high-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shreveport is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shreveport, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Shreveport is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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 Shreveport, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shreveport, LA

Average temperature in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Shreveport, LA

Average pressure in January - Shreveport, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shreveport, LA

Average wind speed in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Shreveport, LA

Average humidity in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Shreveport, LA

Average rainfall in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Shreveport, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shreveport, LA

Average snowfall in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shreveport, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shreveport, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shreveport, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Shreveport, LA

Average UV index in January - Shreveport, LA
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Shreveport, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Shreveport, LA

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

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

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