January Rainfall and Precipitation in Nebraska

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Nebraska, the United States of America in January.

Nebraska, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from almost none in McCook (4.4 mm (0.2 in)) to low in La Vista (17 mm (0.7 in)). The month of January is in the winter season. On average, January is the driest month of the year in Nebraska, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Nebraska precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Nebraska, the United States of America receive in January?

In January, Omaha typically receives modest snow/rainfall, around 16 mm (0.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Nebraska, the United States of America in January?

Expect around 5 days rainy days in Omaha during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Nebraska, the United States of America?

January is generally a drier month for Nebraska, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Nebraska, the United States of America?

Based on our records, La Vista receives the most snow/rainfall in Nebraska, the United States of America in January, averaging about 17 mm (0.7 in).

What is the driest city in January in Nebraska, the United States of America?

Based on our database, McCook sees the least snow/rainfall in Nebraska, the United States of America in January, with around 4.4 mm (0.2 in) on average.

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