January weather forecast
Shelton, WA

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Weather in January

Kicking off the year, the climate in Shelton, Washington commences with fairly cool weather. Highs hover around 43.7°F (6.5°C) while lows can dip to approximately 33.6°F (0.9°C). Residents typically don an extra layer to keep warm. Gray skies predominate in this month as clouds cover approximately 64% of the sky. Although not quite as frigid as February, January delivers a powerful punch of winter chill.

Temperature

With the transition into January, Shelton notes an average high-temperature of a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C), closely resembling December. The mean low-temperature during January nights in Shelton is a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Shelton. In January, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shelton, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.1 days and aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shelton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Shelton, the average sunshine in January is 3.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Shelton during January?

Shelton in January has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shelton?

In Shelton, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the wettest month in Shelton?

The month with the most rainfall in Shelton, Washington, is January, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Shelton?

In Shelton, Washington, in January, during 18.8 rainfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shelton in January?

In Shelton, in January, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shelton have in January?

In January, the average day length in Shelton is 9h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shelton?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm PST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Shelton?

In Shelton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shelton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Shelton?

In Shelton, Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shelton, WA

Average temperature in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (32.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shelton, WA

Average pressure in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30.01"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Shelton, WA

Average wind speed in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shelton, WA

Average humidity in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shelton, WA

Average rainfall in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 7.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (7.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shelton, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shelton, WA

Average snowfall in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shelton, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shelton, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelton, WA
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shelton, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shelton, WA

Average UV index in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shelton, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Shelton, WA

Average visibility in January - Shelton, WA
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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