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Weather in January

January in Seward, Nebraska starts off the year with conditions that could be characterized as cold and snowy. Compared to the proceeding month, December, the temperature begins to plummet with highs typically hovering at a chilling 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and lows of 18°F (-7.8°C). This is also one of the months when Seward sees the most snowfall for the year, complementing the freezing temperatures. Notably, the daylight hours are quite diminished providing only an average of 9.6 hours of light each day. It is indeed a challenge for locals to find greens in their backyards.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month in Seward, Nebraska.

Rainfall

In Seward, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Seward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.2 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Seward are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Seward is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Seward, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Seward?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C), is considered the coldest month in Seward, Nebraska.

How cold is it in Seward in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Seward, is 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Seward?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Seward?

In January, the average relative humidity in Seward is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Seward?

In Seward, Nebraska, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Seward?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Seward?

In Seward, Nebraska, during January, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Seward have in January?

The average day length in January in Seward is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Seward?

On the first day of January in Seward, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Seward?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Seward have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Seward is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Seward?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Seward is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
35.4°F 1.9°C
31.6°F -0.2°C
35.6°F 2°C
Average low temperature
22.3°F -5.4°C
18°F -7.8°C
20.7°F -6.3°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.6mph 17.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.2mph 18km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
16.8mph 27km/h
17mph 27.4km/h
16.7mph 26.9km/h
Average humidity
75%
79%
75%
Average rainfall
0.59" 15mm
0.31" 8mm
0.28" 7mm
Average rainfall days
2.9
2.6
1.9
Average snowfall
0.51" 13mm
1.06" 27mm
0.83" 21mm
Average snowfall days
4.1
5.8
5.9
Average daylight
9h 2min
9h 4min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
5h 2min
5h 1min
5h 5min
Average sunshine days
23.5
23.3
20.4
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
41%
44%
43%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Seward, NE

Average temperature in January - Seward, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Seward, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Seward, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Seward, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Seward, NE

Average snowfall in January - Seward, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Seward, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Seward, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Seward, NE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Seward, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Seward, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Seward, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Seward, NE

Average UV index in January - Seward, 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
Seward, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Seward, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Seward, NE

Average visibility in January - Seward, 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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