January weather forecastCedar Rapids, NE

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

In Cedar Rapids, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Cedar Rapids's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

January temperatures in Cedar Rapids vary between a high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month in Cedar Rapids.

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

In Cedar Rapids, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In Cedar Rapids, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Cedar Rapids.

In Cedar Rapids, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Cedar Rapids, 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
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cedar Rapids, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Cedar Rapids, NE

  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Cedar Rapids, 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).