January weather forecastOgallala, NE

Weather in January

Ogallala, Nebraska starts the year with quite cold winters. The city experiences lows of 15°F (-9.4°C), with January temperatures peaking at 40°F (4.4°C). Despite the cold, the city enjoys a respectable amount of sunlight, with 6 hours of sunshine a day. The January climate is further punctuated by the first snowflakes of the winter season. It's this time of year where frosted windows and cozy fireplaces become the norm for inhabitants.

Temperature

Ogallala experiences the lowest of its temperatures in January and December, when the average high-temperatures rise to 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Rainfall

In Ogallala, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ogallala, there are 86 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Ogallala, the average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

In Ogallala, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.