January weather forecastSterling, NE

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Sterling, Nebraska, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

Sterling's January weather reaches an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Sterling are January and February Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Sterling, Nebraska, is January, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sterling, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Sterling, Nebraska, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

In January, in Sterling, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

January is the most humid month in Sterling, Nebraska, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

In January, in Sterling, Nebraska, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Sterling is 9h and 41min.

On the first day of January in Sterling, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sterling, Nebraska, is 5.1h.

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

In Sterling, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sterling, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

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

Average rainfall days in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sterling, 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 6min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Sterling, NE

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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).

Average visibility in January
Sterling, 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).