January weather forecast
Elgin, NE

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Elgin, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Elgin is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Elgin, during January, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Elgin, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elgin, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elgin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January in Elgin, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Elgin?

In Elgin, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is January in Elgin?

Elgin in January has an average high-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Elgin?

The most humid month in Elgin, Nebraska, is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Elgin?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Elgin?

In Elgin, in January, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elgin in January?

In Elgin, during January, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in January?

The average day length in January in Elgin, Nebraska, is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Elgin?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elgin?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Elgin, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in January?

In Elgin, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elgin?

In Elgin, Nebraska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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
Elgin, NE

Average temperature in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Elgin, NE

Average pressure in January - Elgin, 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
Elgin, NE

Average wind speed in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Elgin, NE

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Elgin, NE

Average rainfall in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Elgin, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elgin, NE

Average snowfall in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elgin, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elgin, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elgin, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Elgin, NE

Average UV index in January - Elgin, 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
Elgin, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Elgin, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Elgin, NE

Average visibility in January - Elgin, 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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