January weather forecast
Decatur, NE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Decatur, Nebraska, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

January is Decatur's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 28°F (-2.2°C) and lows of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Decatur, in January, during 8.9 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Decatur, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Decatur's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Decatur, is 28°F (-2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Decatur, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Decatur?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe 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
Decatur, NE

Average temperature in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Decatur, NE

Average pressure in January - Decatur, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Decatur, NE

Average humidity in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Decatur, NE

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Decatur, NE

Average snowfall in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Decatur, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Decatur, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Decatur, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Decatur, NE

Average visibility in January - Decatur, 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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