January weather forecast
Shell, WY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Shell, Wyoming, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and min 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

Temperature

January's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Nightly temperatures in Shell drop to an average low of 4.5°F (-15.3°C) in January.

Humidity

In Shell, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.3 days and collects up to 19.13" (486mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Shell, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 10" (254mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shell, there are 113.3 snowfall days, and 89.02" (2261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shell, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Shell, Wyoming, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shell, Wyoming, are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shell in January?

The high-temperature during January is 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and the low-temperature is 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shell?

In Shell, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in Shell?

In Shell, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shell in January?

In Shell, Wyoming, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 10" (254mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shell have in January?

In January, the average day length in Shell, Wyoming, is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shell?

On the first day of January in Shell, Wyoming, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shell have in January?

In Shell, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shell?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shell.

What is the UV index reading in January in Shell?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shell, WY

Average temperature in January - Shell, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (2.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shell, WY

Average pressure in January - Shell, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Shell, WY

Average wind speed in January - Shell, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shell, WY

Average humidity in January - Shell, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shell, WY

Average rainfall in January - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shell, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shell, WY

Average snowfall in January - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 10"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (19.33").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shell, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shell, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shell, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shell, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Shell, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shell, WY

Average UV index in January - Shell, WY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shell, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Shell, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in January
Shell, WY

Average visibility in January - Shell, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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