January weather forecast
Sunset, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sunset, Louisiana, is another mild winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43°F (6.1°C) and max 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low of 43°F (6.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Sunset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in January, Sunset aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sunset, during the entire year, snow falls for 0.6 days and aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sunset, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during January morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Sunset's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low of 43°F (6.1°C).

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sunset, is 58.3°F (14.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows in Sunset. During 0.4 snowfall days, in January, Sunset aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Sunset, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sunset, LA

Average temperature in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43°F).

Average pressure in January
Sunset, LA

Average pressure in January - Sunset, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sunset, LA

Average wind speed in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sunset, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Sunset, LA

Average rainfall in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Sunset, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sunset, LA

Average snowfall in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.04"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Sunset, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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

  • 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
Sunset, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sunset, LA

Average UV index in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Sunset, LA

Average cloud cover in January - Sunset, LA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Sunset, LA

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

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

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