January weather forecast
Columbus, NE

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Weather in January

January in Columbus, Nebraska, is the month where winter takes hold- the coldest time of the year. Snowfall is at the peak with 2.83" (72mm). Compared to the milder February, January shows harsher conditions each year. Long nights, consequential to shorter daylight hours, make the city a winter wonderland. Despite the cold, January's weather offers a unique charm drawing locals and visitors to the snow-covered landscapes.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Columbus is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Columbus when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbus are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Columbus, Nebraska. Snow falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Columbus, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Columbus?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Columbus, registering a high temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

How cold is it in Columbus in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Columbus, Nebraska, during January are 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Columbus?

January is the most humid month in Columbus, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month in Columbus?

January and February are months with the least rain in Columbus, Nebraska, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, Nebraska, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Columbus?

The month with the most snowfall in Columbus is January, when snow falls for 7.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Columbus in January?

In Columbus, Nebraska, in January, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in January?

In Columbus, Nebraska, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Columbus?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbus, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Columbus?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Columbus, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Columbus?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Columbus?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Columbus, NE

Average temperature in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Columbus, NE
  • 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Columbus, 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Columbus, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Columbus, 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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