January weather forecast
Ogallala, NE

Ogallala, Nebraska starts the year with quite cold winters. The city experiences lows of 15°F (-9.4°C), with January temperatures peaking at 40°F (4.4°C). Despite the cold, the city enjoys a respectable amount of sunlight, with 6 hours of sunshine a day. The January climate is further punctuated by the first snowflakes of the winter season. It's this time of year where frosted windows and cozy fireplaces become the norm for inhabitants.

Temperature

Ogallala sees its lowest temperatures during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Rainfall

In Ogallala, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ogallala, there are 86 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, in Ogallala, Nebraska, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.