January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January, like December, in Polk, Nebraska, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Polk are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31 snowfall days, and 13.9" (353mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Polk, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Polk, with an average of 5.1h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Polk records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Polk, records 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Polk, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Polk?

In Polk, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Polk have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Polk, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's 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
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Average temperature in January - Polk, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°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 (18.7°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Polk, NE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"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 - Polk, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Polk, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Polk, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Polk, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Polk, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Polk, 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Polk, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Polk, 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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