January weather forecast
Wakefield, LA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Wakefield, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and an average low of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 57.4°F (14.1°C) at the peak and 41.7°F (5.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173 rainfall days, and 35.79" (909mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wakefield, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 57.4°F (14.1°C) and a low of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In Wakefield, 57.4°F (14.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.7°F (5.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Wakefield, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Wakefield aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Wakefield, the average day length in January is 10h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wakefield have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Wakefield, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Wakefield, LA

Average pressure in January - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, LA

Average wind speed in January - Wakefield, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Wakefield, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Wakefield, LA

Average rainfall in January - Wakefield, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Wakefield, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Wakefield, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wakefield, LA

Average snowfall in January - Wakefield, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wakefield, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wakefield, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wakefield, LA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Wakefield, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wakefield, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Wakefield, LA

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

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

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