January weather forecast
Chadron, NE

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Weather in January

Chadron, Nebraska sees the winter season in full swing during January. The cold temperatures dip as low as 19.6°F (-6.9°C), making it one of the chilliest months of the year. Compared to December, the daylight hours are slightly shorter, making nights long and frosty. Snowfall is a common occurrence during this month, with heavy snow layered landscapes, accompanied by an intensified wind chill. Moving into February, the city experiences a moderate rise in temperature, although winter conditions persist.

Temperature

January and December, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C), are the coldest months.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Chadron. In Chadron, during January, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, in Chadron, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Chadron, Nebraska, is 6.1h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Chadron?

Chadron's average lowest temperatures are recorded in January and December, reaching a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

How cold is January in Chadron?

The high-temperature, in January, in Chadron, records 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What is the most humid month in Chadron?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Chadron?

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

What is the driest month in Chadron?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Chadron in January?

In Chadron, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Chadron in January?

In Chadron, in January, during 10 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Chadron, Nebraska, is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Chadron?

On the first day of January in Chadron, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chadron have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Chadron?

In Chadron, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Chadron, NE

Average temperature in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chadron, NE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Chadron, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Chadron, 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).

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