Weather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in January
In an average January, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 59°F and a low around 39°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 59°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 45°F to 72°F |
| Average low | 39°F |
| Typical low range | 25°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
82°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
29°F
2025-01-21
Low
Highest
71°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
14°F
2025-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
92°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-4°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
20.4 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2024-01-08
Lowest
4 mph
2008-01-15
Precip
Wettest
14.00 in
2013
Driest
1.01 in
2003
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