January weather forecast
Merriman, NE

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Weather in January

January in Merriman, Nebraska, sees temperatures fall to an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), marking a frigid start to the year, coupled with a relative humidity of 79%. Unsurprisingly, the city is wrapped in a wintry blanket, with crisp mornings and chilly evenings, a hallmark of Midwestern winters. The first month of the year is dressed in a white sheet, the tree branches heavy with snowfall. Sunlight in January is sparse, leaving residents to navigate the cold under a mostly overcast sky. With winds reaching up to 21.4mph (34.4km/h), bracing oneself against the chilly gusts becomes a daily routine.

Temperature

Entering January, Merriman's average high-temperature reads a still icy 32.4°F (0.2°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. An average temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) marks the nights in January.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Merriman, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Merriman is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Merriman. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Merriman, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Merriman, in January, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Merriman have in January?

In Merriman, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Merriman have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the month 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 in Merriman.

What is the UV index reading in January in Merriman?

In Merriman, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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
Merriman, NE

Average temperature in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Merriman, NE

Average pressure in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Merriman, NE

Average wind speed in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Merriman, NE

Average humidity in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Merriman, NE

Average rainfall in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Merriman, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Merriman, NE

Average snowfall in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Merriman, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Merriman, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Merriman, NE

Average UV index in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Merriman, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Merriman, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Merriman, NE

Average visibility in January - Merriman, 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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