January weather forecastSheldon, MO

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Sheldon, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.4°F (5.2°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Sheldon's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sheldon are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sheldon, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.5 days and aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sheldon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is considered the coldest month.

The high-temperature, in January, in Sheldon, records 41.4°F (5.2°C), while the low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

In Sheldon, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of rain.

In Sheldon, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In Sheldon, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

In Sheldon, Missouri, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

The month with the least sunshine in Sheldon is January, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Sheldon, MO

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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