January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Dorchester, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively, January is Dorchester's coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month in Dorchester.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Dorchester are January and February Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dorchester, Nebraska, are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Dorchester. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dorchester, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Dorchester, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dorchester 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Dorchester?

January, with its average high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Dorchester?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dorchester, Nebraska, are 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Dorchester?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month in Dorchester, Nebraska.

What is the average humidity in January in Dorchester?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month in Dorchester?

January and February are months with the least rain in Dorchester, Nebraska, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Dorchester?

In Dorchester, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Dorchester?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Dorchester?

In January, in Dorchester, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dorchester have in January?

In Dorchester, Nebraska, the average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Dorchester?

On the first day of January in Dorchester, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dorchester?

The month with the least sunshine in Dorchester is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorchester have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Dorchester is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dorchester?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Dorchester?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
36.3°F 2.4°C
32.9°F 0.5°C
37°F 2.8°C
Average low temperature
22.8°F -5.1°C
18.7°F -7.4°C
21.6°F -5.8°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.6mph 17.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.2mph 18km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.7mph 26.9km/h
16.9mph 27.2km/h
16.6mph 26.7km/h
Average humidity
75%
78%
74%
Average rainfall
1.22" 31mm
0.63" 16mm
0.63" 16mm
Average rainfall days
4.1
4.4
3.2
Average snowfall
1.73" 44mm
2.28" 58mm
1.93" 49mm
Average snowfall days
5.6
8.3
7.9
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
5h 2min
5h 1min
6h 1min
Average sunshine days
21.6
19.3
17.8
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
40%
43%
42%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Dorchester, NE

Average temperature in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dorchester, NE

Average pressure in January - Dorchester, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Dorchester, NE

Average wind speed in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dorchester, NE

Average humidity in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dorchester, NE

Average rainfall in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dorchester, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dorchester, NE

Average snowfall in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Dorchester, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dorchester, NE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dorchester, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dorchester, NE

Average UV index in January - Dorchester, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dorchester, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Dorchester, NE

Average visibility in January - Dorchester, 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).

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