January weather forecast
Washington, NE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Washington, Nebraska, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

In Washington, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Washington, in January, snow falls for 7.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.8 snowfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January proves to be the coldest month in Washington, recording an average maximum temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is January in Washington?

During January, Washington experiences an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Washington, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Washington. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Washington, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Washington?

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 7:50 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Washington?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Washington have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe 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
Washington, NE

Average temperature in January - Washington, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Washington, NE

Average pressure in January - Washington, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Washington, NE

Average wind speed in January - Washington, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Washington, NE

Average humidity in January - Washington, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Washington, NE

Average rainfall in January - Washington, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Washington, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Washington, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Washington, NE

Average snowfall in January - Washington, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Washington, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Washington, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Washington, 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: 4h and 5min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Washington, NE

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Washington, NE

Average UV index in January - Washington, 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
Washington, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Washington, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Washington, NE

Average visibility in January - Washington, 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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