January weather forecast
Harrisburg, NE

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Weather in January

January in Harrisburg, Nebraska, bears the brunt of winter. Considered the coldest month of the year, the temperature hovers from 21°F (-6.1°C) to 36.7°F (2.6°C). Sunlight is quite scarce during the month and snow showers occur frequently. Although it is the beginning of the year, the wind speed picks up, leading to a chilly climate. Ice formation is quite common with frost covering lawns and roads.

Temperature

Harrisburg's January reports an average high-temperature of a still icy 36.7°F (2.6°C), exhibiting a minor difference from December. Throughout the month of January, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 21°F (-6.1°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 69%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harrisburg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Harrisburg?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in January in Harrisburg?

The average relative humidity in January is 69%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Harrisburg, in January, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in January?

In Harrisburg, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Harrisburg, NE

Average temperature in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average pressure in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average wind speed in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average humidity in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average rainfall in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average snowfall in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harrisburg, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average UV index in January - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Harrisburg, NE

Average visibility in January - Harrisburg, 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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