January weather forecast
Dorchester, NE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Dorchester, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Dorchester, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Dorchester, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 32.9°F (0.5°C) and reaching a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is it in Dorchester in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Dorchester, is 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month in Dorchester?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dorchester, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Dorchester in January?

In Dorchester, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Dorchester, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month 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 reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Dorchester, NE

Average temperature in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Dorchester, NE

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Dorchester, NE

Average humidity in January - Dorchester, 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
Dorchester, NE

Average rainfall in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Dorchester, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dorchester, NE

Average snowfall in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dorchester, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dorchester, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dorchester, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Dorchester, NE

Average UV index in January - Dorchester, 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
Dorchester, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Dorchester, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Dorchester, NE

Average visibility in January - Dorchester, 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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