January weather forecastSmithfield, NE

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Smithfield, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C), is Smithfield's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Smithfield, Nebraska, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Smithfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January stands out as Smithfield's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

In Smithfield, in January, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In Smithfield, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

In January, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in January
Smithfield, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Smithfield, NE

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, NE

  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Smithfield, 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).