January weather forecastAmherst, NE
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Amherst, Nebraska, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.9°F (1.6°C) and min 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Temperature
In Amherst, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 34.9°F (1.6°C) and reaching a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month in Amherst, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Amherst, Nebraska, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.Daylight
In Amherst, Nebraska, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Amherst, NE
- Average high temperature in January: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Amherst, NE
- Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Amherst, NE
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Amherst, NE
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).
Average rainfall in January
Amherst, NE
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, NE
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Amherst, NE
- Average snowfall in January: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, NE
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Amherst, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, NE
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Amherst, 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
Amherst, NE
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in January
Amherst, NE
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).





