Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Baton Rouge with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Baton Rouge in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Baton Rouge with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 7°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Baton Rouge will be around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 149 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Baton Rouge. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Baton Rouge in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
149 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,2 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Baton Rouge?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Baton Rouge. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Baton Rouge in January
With 29°C, Baton Rouge hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -10°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Baton Rouge
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Baton Rouge, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Baton Rouge
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Baton Rouge, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Baton Rouge.
Daily Snowfall in January in Baton Rouge
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Baton Rouge, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Baton Rouge
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Baton Rouge, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Baton Rouge Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Baton Rouge, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Baton Rouge Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Baton Rouge, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Baton Rouge per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Baton Rouge, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Baton Rouge
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Average Weather in Baton Rouge by Month
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