January weather forecast
Hammond, LA

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Weather in January

Unlike the bitterly cold condition experienced in many parts of the United States, Hammond in January presents a rather mild winter environment. The weather typically features cool air, foggy mornings, light rain, and low cloud cover. Low temperatures plunge to 42.8°F (6°C) but can rise up to a high of 58.6°F (14.8°C). The number of days with snowfall can be counted on one hand, evidencing the mild winter condition. January stands as the harbinger of the new year, setting the tune for what to expect in the coming months.

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C), is recognized as the coldest in Hammond.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hammond, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Hammond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hammond, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Hammond, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hammond, the average sunshine in January 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during January translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Hammond experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low of 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the usual temperature for Hammond in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Hammond?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Hammond, Louisiana, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.2 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in January, Hammond aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hammond have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Hammond, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hammond have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Hammond, LA

Average temperature in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Hammond, LA

Average pressure in January - Hammond, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hammond, LA

Average wind speed in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Hammond, LA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Hammond, LA

Average rainfall in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Hammond, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hammond, LA

Average snowfall in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hammond, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hammond, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hammond, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Hammond, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Hammond, LA

Average UV index in January - Hammond, 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
Hammond, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Hammond, LA

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

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

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