January weather forecast
Omaha, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Omaha, Illinois, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Omaha, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Omaha, Illinois, in January, during 5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Omaha, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Omaha are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Omaha, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Omaha?

In Omaha, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is January in Omaha?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Omaha, Illinois, during January are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Omaha?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Omaha?

In Omaha, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Omaha?

The months with the most snowfall in Omaha, Illinois, are January and February, with an average 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Omaha?

In Omaha, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Omaha?

In Omaha, Illinois, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Omaha?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Omaha?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Omaha, Illinois, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Omaha have in January?

In Omaha, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Omaha?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Omaha?

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

Average temperature in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Omaha, IL

Average pressure in January - Omaha, IL
  • 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Omaha, IL

Average wind speed in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Omaha, IL

Average humidity in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Omaha, IL

Average rainfall in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Omaha, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Omaha, IL

Average snowfall in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Omaha, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Omaha, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Omaha, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Omaha, IL

Average UV index in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Omaha, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Omaha, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Omaha, IL

Average visibility in January - Omaha, IL
  • 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).

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