January weather forecastColumbus, NE
January
Weather in January
January in Columbus, Nebraska, is the month where winter takes hold- the coldest time of the year. Snowfall is at the peak with 2.83" (72mm). Compared to the milder February, January shows harsher conditions each year. Long nights, consequential to shorter daylight hours, make the city a winter wonderland. Despite the cold, January's weather offers a unique charm drawing locals and visitors to the snow-covered landscapes.Temperature
January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Columbus is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
January and February are months with the least rain in Columbus when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Columbus are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Columbus, Nebraska. Snow falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Columbus, NE
- Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Columbus, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Columbus, NE
- Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Columbus, 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 (63%).
Average rainfall in January
Columbus, NE
- Average rainfall in January: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, 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 (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Columbus, NE
- Average snowfall in January: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, NE
- Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbus, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, NE
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Columbus, 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
Columbus, NE
- Average cloud cover in January: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Columbus, 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).
