January weather forecast
Shaftsbury, VT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shaftsbury, Vermont, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Shaftsbury, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Shaftsbury, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Shaftsbury, Vermont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.1 days and collects up to 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shaftsbury are January through May, October through December. In Shaftsbury, in January, snow falls for 17 days, with typically accumulated 10.51" (267mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.4 snowfall days, and 44.72" (1136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shaftsbury, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Shaftsbury?

With an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C), January is the coldest month in Shaftsbury, Vermont.

How cold is it in Shaftsbury in January?

In Shaftsbury, 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Shaftsbury?

In Shaftsbury, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in Shaftsbury in January?

In Shaftsbury, in January, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shaftsbury in January?

In Shaftsbury, Vermont, during January, snow falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

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

In Shaftsbury, Vermont, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Shaftsbury?

On the first day of January in Shaftsbury, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shaftsbury have in January?

In Shaftsbury, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shaftsbury?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Shaftsbury?

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

Average temperature in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average pressure in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average wind speed in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average humidity in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average rainfall in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average snowfall in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average UV index in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average cloud cover in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average visibility in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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