January weather forecastWellfleet, NE

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Wellfleet, Nebraska, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Wellfleet's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.6 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wellfleet, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Wellfleet, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

In January, in Wellfleet, the average high-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

In Wellfleet, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Wellfleet, during January, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°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 (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (72%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (57%).

Average rainfall in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wellfleet, 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: 6h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wellfleet, 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
Wellfleet, NE

  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Wellfleet, 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).