Columbus Weather in January

What's the weather like in Columbus (Nebraska) in January 2024?

The climate in Columbus during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.3°C 31.5°F
Nightly temperature -12.5°C 9.5°F
Average temperature -6.4°C 20.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 14 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Columbus with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Columbus

Columbus average temperature in January

January rainfall

Columbus average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Columbus average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbus in January 2024.

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Columbus weather stats

Columbus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.9hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: June 116mm 4.6ins
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