Omaha · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 34°F, low 17°F. Layering becomes the workout. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
34° / 17°F
Humidity
68%
Rain days
8/mo
Wind
14 mph
What January feels like in Omaha
Sunrise
08:45
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:20
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Omaha in January
The kit for January in Omaha: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-5° avg high
+1 rain days
Omaha in December →
January
34°F avg high
8 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
-1 rain days
Omaha in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Omaha in January?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Omaha in January?+
Average high 34°F, average low 17°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Omaha?+
Compared to December (avg high 39°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 36°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Omaha in January?+
Expect about 8 measurable rain days in January, on average.