January weather forecast
Waterloo, NE

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low-temperature 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 Waterloo, 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 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 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, 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 it in January?

During January, Waterloo 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?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

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

How many days does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Waterloo have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:06 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What are the months with 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Waterloo, NE

Average temperature in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average pressure in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average wind speed in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average humidity in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average rainfall in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average rainfall days in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average snowfall in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average snowfall days in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Waterloo, 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: 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
Waterloo, NE

Average sunshine days in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average UV index in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average cloud cover in January - Waterloo, 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
Waterloo, NE

Average visibility in January - Waterloo, 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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