North Platte in January

5.2out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 4°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.

4°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
3Rainy days (13 mm)
9:21 hDaylight
08:12Sunrise · 17:33 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 4°C
  • Very dry: about 3 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -8°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -8° J 6° -6° F 13° -2° M 17° 3° A 22° 9° M 28° 15° J 31° 18° J 30° 16° A 26° 11° S 18° 4° O 11° -2° N 5° -7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-8°C13 mm 3– – 5.2
February 6°C-6°C19 mm 4– – 5.5
March 13°C-2°C36 mm 7– – 6.4
April 17°C3°C77 mm 9– – 7.2
May 22°C9°C97 mm 11– – 7.5
June 28°C15°C89 mm 10– – 7.7
July 31°C18°C67 mm 10– – 7.2
August 30°C16°C72 mm 9– – 7.6
September 26°C11°C46 mm 6– – 8.3
October 18°C4°C47 mm 6– – 7.7
November 11°C-2°C23 mm 4– – 6.4
December 5°C-7°C17 mm 3– – 5.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is North Platte in January?

Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -8°C.

When is the best time to visit North Platte?

The best months are September.