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Weather in Nebraska for January 2026

Your guide to Nebraska weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Nebraska typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 8 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Nebraska at the beginning of January is 1.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 2.9 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
3
Rainy days
Average snowy days
8
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
79 %
Avg humidity

Nebraska Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
5°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
4°
3
Light freezing rain
3°
4
Light freezing rain
0°
5
Cloudy
-1°
6
Partly cloudy
0°
7
Overcast
-2°
8
Sunny
2°
9
Overcast
4°
10
Sunny
5°
11
Overcast
1°
12
Partly cloudy
-3°
13
Sunny
-5°
14
Overcast
-4°
15
Overcast
-0°
16
Patchy rain possible
2°
17
Sunny
2°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3°
19
Light freezing rain
-7°
20
Overcast
-7°
21
Patchy moderate snow
-2°
22
Partly cloudy
0°
23
Overcast
-0°
24
Overcast
2°
25
Overcast
0°
26
Overcast
1°
27
Overcast
5°
28
Sunny
4°
29
Overcast
1°
30
Overcast
1°
31
Partly cloudy
8°

What’s the Weather Like in Nebraska This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Nebraska’s cities this January.
CloudyLincoln0 °F / -7 °FCloudyOmaha-1 °F / -8 °FCloudyKearney-1 °F / -9 °FCloudyGrand Island-1 °F / -8 °FCloudyNorth Platte0 °F / -8 °FCloudyHastings0 °F / -9 °FCloudyScottsbluff0 °F / -9 °FOvercastFremont0 °F / -8 °FMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Nebraska

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January weather in Nebraska day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-3° 0.3 mm 2
Jan. 2 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 4° /-1° 6.6 mm 1
Jan. 3 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /-4° 1 mm 1
Jan. 4 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-4° 0 mm 1
Jan. 5 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-5° 8 mm 1
Jan. 6 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-7° 0.1 mm 2
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 0.1 mm 1
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-7° 3.7 mm 2
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-6° 0.9 mm 1
Jan. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-7° 0 mm 2
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-7° 1.9 mm 1
Jan. 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-9° 2.1 mm 1
Jan. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-14° 0 mm 2
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-13° 0 mm 1
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-12° 0.1 mm 2
Jan. 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-8° 0.1 mm 2
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-6° 0 mm 2
Jan. 18 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -3° /-10° 6.8 mm 1
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -7° /-15° 0.5 mm 1
Jan. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-19° 0 mm 1
Jan. 21 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -2° /-15° 1.4 mm 1
Jan. 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-7° 0.1 mm 1
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 0.1 mm 1
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-7° 1.7 mm 1
Jan. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0.4 mm 1
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-6° 0 mm 1
Jan. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-3° 0 mm 2
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-8° 0.5 mm 2
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-7° 0.1 mm 2
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0.6 mm 2
Jan. 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 8° /-4° 1.6 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Nebraska in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Nebraska forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Nebraska in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Nebraska during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Nebraska during January?
In January, Nebraska can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 38.6 mm across approximately 3 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Nebraska in January 2026?
Nebraska experiences an average snowfall of 12.07 cm during January, occurring over 8 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Nebraska during January?
The average wind speed in Nebraska during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Nebraska

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Typically, Nebraska has 3 rainy days in January with a total of 38.6 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Nebraska
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Adams CountyBuffalo CountyDodge CountyDouglas CountyHall CountyLancaster CountyLincoln CountyScotts Bluff County
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FremontGrand IslandHastingsKearneyLincolnNorth PlatteOmahaScottsbluff
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