January weather in Clay Center, NE
The average temperature in Clay Center in January is 25.8°F (16.1°F–35.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.58 inches. Average snowfall is 4.5 inches.
January is a winter month in Clay Center, and is cooler than the annual average of 51.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 3 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 25m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
35.4°F
Avg Low
16.1°F
Precipitation
0.58 in
Snow
4.5 in
January records in Clay Center
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 59.0°F (2026) | -24.0°F (1974) | 0.65 in (1992) |
| January 2 | 61.0°F (2004) | -18.0°F (1974) | 0.25 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 71.1°F (1997) | -9.9°F (2022) | 0.68 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 61.0°F (2004) | -24.0°F (1974) | 0.18 in (1977) |
| January 5 | 62.1°F (2026) | -16.1°F (1974) | 0.20 in (1991) |
| January 6 | 68.0°F (2012) | -15.0°F (1974) | 0.18 in (1995) |
| January 7 | 60.1°F (2026) | -15.0°F (2004) | 0.30 in (1999) |
| January 8 | 64.9°F (2026) | -14.1°F (1974) | 0.35 in (1996) |
| January 9 | 66.9°F (2003) | -18.0°F (1974) | 0.65 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 57.0°F (1986) | -20.9°F (1982) | 0.19 in (1983) |
| January 11 | 75.9°F (1990) | -16.1°F (1974) | 0.45 in (1975) |
| January 12 | 66.0°F (1986) | -25.1°F (1974) | 0.46 in (2024) |
| January 13 | 61.0°F (1996) | -29.9°F (1984) | 0.13 in (2024) |
| January 14 | 66.9°F (1987) | -15.0°F (2024) | 0.15 in (2018) |
| January 15 | 60.1°F (1990) | -13.0°F (2024) | 0.40 in (2001) |
| January 16 | 66.0°F (2000) | -16.1°F (1977) | 3.00 in (2003) |
| January 17 | 63.0°F (1996) | -17.0°F (1978) | 1.00 in (2017) |
| January 18 | 62.1°F (1986) | -14.1°F (1984) | 0.50 in (1988) |
| January 19 | 64.0°F (2022) | -9.9°F (1984) | 0.65 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 66.0°F (2014) | -13.0°F (1984) | 0.45 in (1990) |
| January 21 | 66.9°F (1986) | -17.0°F (2024) | 0.42 in (2007) |
| January 22 | 55.9°F (1992) | -8.0°F (2025) | 0.35 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 60.1°F (1981) | -11.9°F (2003) | 0.26 in (2012) |
| January 24 | 69.1°F (1981) | -9.0°F (2003) | 0.15 in (2020) |
| January 25 | 72.0°F (1981) | -5.1°F (1972) | 0.20 in (2021) |
| January 26 | 61.0°F (2002) | -9.0°F (2026) | 0.95 in (2021) |
| January 27 | 69.1°F (2002) | -9.0°F (2026) | 8.00 in (2004) |
| January 28 | 64.0°F (2015) | -15.0°F (1972) | 0.65 in (1989) |
| January 29 | 69.1°F (2015) | -9.0°F (1979) | 0.13 in (2020) |
| January 30 | 61.0°F (2022) | -7.1°F (2004) | 0.15 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 70.0°F (2012) | -18.0°F (1980) | 0.19 in (1983) |