Temperature in Louisiana in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Louisiana, the United States of America this January.

Louisiana, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Ruston to 17°C (63°F) in Raceland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Raceland and 1°C (34°F) in Ruston. In January, it is winter. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Louisiana, the United States of America in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Louisiana on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Louisiana temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Louisiana, the United States of America in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in New Orleans. That makes January a moderate month for Louisiana, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Louisiana, the United States of America in January?

New Orleans sees nighttime lows close to 7°C (45°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Louisiana, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Raceland has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 17°C (63°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 6°C (43°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Louisiana, the United States of America?

Our database indicates that in January, Ruston is the city with the coolest temperatures in Louisiana, the United States of America. You can expect daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows close to 1°C (34°F).

How much sun does Louisiana, the United States of America get in January?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 152 hours of sunlight expected in New Orleans. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 20°C (68°F) in New Orleans this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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