January weather forecast
Shelley, ID

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Weather in January

In Shelley, Idaho, January is a winter month with dominant wintry weather features. The temperatures are cold and snowfall is frequent, with an impressive 7.44" (189mm) of snow falling throughout the month. While the daytime temperatures gently creep up from December, night temperatures drop, often feeling frosty. Humidity is high throughout January, paired with a significant cloudiness, sky looks often overcast. This causes reduced visibility, making travel for locals and tourists a bit challenging.

Temperature

January's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Shelley's January nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Shelley, during January, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Shelley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Shelley, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature in Shelley during January is 28°F (-2.2°C) and the low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shelley, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shelley, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shelley have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shelley?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Shelley?

In Shelley, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Shelley, ID

Average temperature in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Shelley, ID

Average pressure in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average pressure in January: 30.3"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shelley, ID

Average wind speed in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Shelley, ID

Average humidity in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

Average rainfall in January
Shelley, ID

Average rainfall in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Shelley, ID

Average rainfall days in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shelley, ID

Average snowfall in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shelley, ID

Average snowfall days in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shelley, ID

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shelley, ID

Average sunshine days in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Shelley, ID

Average UV index in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Shelley, ID

Average cloud cover in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in January
Shelley, ID

Average visibility in January - Shelley, ID
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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