January weather forecast
Shelley, ID

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Weather in January

In Shelley, Idaho, January is a winter month with dominant wintry weather features. The temperatures are cold and snowfall is frequent, with an impressive 7.44" (189mm) of snow falling throughout the month. While the daytime temperatures gently creep up from December, night temperatures drop, often feeling frosty. Humidity is high throughout January, paired with a significant cloudiness, sky looks often overcast. This causes reduced visibility, making travel for locals and tourists a bit challenging.

Temperature

The arrival of January in Shelley sees an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C), hardly diverging from December's 27.9°F (-2.3°C). During January, the nighttime temperature averages of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Shelley is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Shelley, Idaho, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Shelley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Shelley. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shelley, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Shelley, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shelley in January?

In January, in Shelley, the average high-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Shelley?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Shelley?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in Shelley in January?

In Shelley, Idaho, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Shelley?

The month with the most snowfall in Shelley is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Shelley?

In January, in Shelley, Idaho, it is snowing for 16.3 days. Throughout January, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Shelley?

The average day length in January in Shelley is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Shelley?

On the first day of January in Shelley, Idaho, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shelley?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Shelley.

How long on average sun shines in January in Shelley?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Shelley is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shelley?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Shelley?

In Shelley, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shelley, ID

Average temperature in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shelley, ID

Average pressure in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.3"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Shelley, ID

Average wind speed in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shelley, ID

Average humidity in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shelley, ID

Average rainfall in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shelley, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shelley, ID

Average snowfall in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shelley, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shelley, ID

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shelley, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shelley, ID

Average UV index in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shelley, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in January
Shelley, ID

Average visibility in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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