January weather forecast
Harrisburg, NE

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Weather in January

January in Harrisburg, Nebraska, bears the brunt of winter. Considered the coldest month of the year, the temperature hovers from 21°F (-6.1°C) to 36.7°F (2.6°C). Sunlight is quite scarce during the month and snow showers occur frequently. Although it is the beginning of the year, the wind speed picks up, leading to a chilly climate. Ice formation is quite common with frost covering lawns and roads.

Temperature

The commencement of January notes an average high-temperature of a still cold 36.7°F (2.6°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. During the nights in January, Harrisburg experiences a consistent average temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Harrisburg is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Harrisburg are January through May, September through December. In January, in Harrisburg, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Harrisburg, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Harrisburg, the average sunshine in January is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Harrisburg, Nebraska. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Harrisburg in January?

During January, Harrisburg experiences an average high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Harrisburg?

The most humid month in Harrisburg is January, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in January in Harrisburg?

In January, the average relative humidity in Harrisburg, Nebraska, is 69%.

What is the driest month in Harrisburg?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Harrisburg. Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, Nebraska, during January, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, in January, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, Nebraska, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Harrisburg?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Harrisburg?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Harrisburg?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Harrisburg is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average temperature in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average pressure in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average wind speed in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average humidity in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (46%).

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Average rainfall in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average rainfall in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average snowfall in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average UV index in January - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average visibility in January - Harrisburg, 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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