January weather forecast
Seward, NE

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Weather in January

January in Seward, Nebraska starts off the year with conditions that could be characterized as cold and snowy. Compared to the proceeding month, December, the temperature begins to plummet with highs typically hovering at a chilling 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and lows of 18°F (-7.8°C). This is also one of the months when Seward sees the most snowfall for the year, complementing the freezing temperatures. Notably, the daylight hours are quite diminished providing only an average of 9.6 hours of light each day. It is indeed a challenge for locals to find greens in their backyards.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Seward, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average high temperatures of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and lows of 18°F (-7.8°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Seward, records 31.6°F (-0.2°C), while the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Seward?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Seward, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Seward, in January, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

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 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:43 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 long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from 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
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Average temperature in January - Seward, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°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 (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Seward, 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 (64%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Seward, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Seward, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Seward, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
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 - Seward, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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 - Seward, 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 - Seward, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Seward, 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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