January weather forecast
Zachary, LA

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Weather in January

Opening the year in Zachary, Louisiana, January brings rather mild temperatures, setting the stage for what is to come in the later months. This month is characterized by the presence of substantial cloud cover, which impacts the availability of direct sunlight. Humidity levels tend to be high this month, leading to a damp and slightly chilly atmosphere. Compared to February, the cooler conditions of January make it distinctive. Notably, the average low temperature reaches 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the area experiences light snowfall with 0.2" (5mm) received.

Temperature

Zachary experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a minimum of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zachary, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Zachary, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Zachary, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What are January temperatures?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Zachary, in January, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

What is the last month it snows?

January is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in January, Zachary aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Zachary have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Zachary have in January?

In Zachary, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What is the month 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Zachary, LA

Average temperature in January - Zachary, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 58.3°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 (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Zachary, LA

Average pressure in January - Zachary, 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
Zachary, LA

Average wind speed in January - Zachary, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Zachary, LA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Zachary, LA

Average rainfall in January - Zachary, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Zachary, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Zachary, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Zachary, LA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (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
Zachary, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Zachary, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Zachary, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Zachary, LA

Average sunshine days in January - Zachary, LA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Zachary, LA

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

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

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Zachary, LA

Average visibility in January - Zachary, 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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