January weather forecast
Cortland, NE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Cortland, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 33.3°F (0.7°C) at the peak and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Cortland, in January, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cortland, Nebraska, there are 115.2 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January in Cortland, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Cortland?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Cortland, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Cortland, during January, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cortland in January?

In Cortland, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cortland have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cortland?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Cortland have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cortland, NE

Average temperature in January - Cortland, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Cortland, 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 - Cortland, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Cortland, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Cortland, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Cortland, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Cortland, 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 - Cortland, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Cortland, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Cortland, 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 - Cortland, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Cortland, 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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