January weather forecastShelton, WA
January
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
Shelton experiences an average high-temperature of a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 41.5°F (5.3°C) in December. Throughout January, Shelton witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).Humidity
In Shelton, 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
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Shelton, during January, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 5.59" (142mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day 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, in Shelton, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:12 pm PST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
