January weather forecastAmes, NE
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ames, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C).Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ames, in January, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Ames, NE
- Average high temperature in January: 30.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Ames, NE
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Ames, NE
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Ames, NE
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in January
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall in January: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in January
Ames, NE
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall in January: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Ames, NE
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ames, NE
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ames, NE
- Average sunshine days in January: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Ames, NE
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Ames, NE
- Average cloud cover in January: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in January
Ames, NE
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
