January weather forecastShonkin, MT
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Shonkin, Montana, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Temperature
During January, Shonkin observes a subtle ascent to a still freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) from December's 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in the average high-temperature. During January, an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is observed.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Shonkin, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shonkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shonkin, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 8h and 57min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).
Average rainfall in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average rainfall in January: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average snowfall in January: 5.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Shonkin, MT
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in January
Shonkin, MT
- 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).





