Weather in January in Nebraska
Thinking about venturing to Nebraska this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nebraska in January?
Nebraska is a region in the United States of America. January in Nebraska generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Wayne at -1°C to cold in McCook at 6°C. At night it cools down to -10°C in McCook and -12°C in Wayne. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in McCook with an average of 4.4 mm to low snow/rainfall in La Vista with 17 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Omaha usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Omaha enjoys a balanced 169 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nebraska in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nebraska climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Nebraska?
Omaha
In January Omaha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lincoln
In January Lincoln generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kearney
In January Kearney generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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North Platte
In January North Platte generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grand Island
In January Grand Island generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nebraska, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Nebraska?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Nebraska with often poor weather in Omaha.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Omaha. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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