Weather in Baton Rouge in January
In an average January, Baton Rouge sees a daily high around 61°F and a low around 43°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 61°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 46°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 43°F |
| Typical low range | 28°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
81°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
30°F
2025-01-22
Low
Highest
74°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
12°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
88°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-4°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
19.7 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1982-01-11
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1999-01-22
Lowest
3 mph
2019-01-16
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1999-01-22
Lowest
8 mph
1992-01-06
Precip
Wettest
12.16 in
2024
Driest
0.95 in
2003
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