January weather forecast
Shelby, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shelby, Indiana, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

In Shelby, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shelby, during January, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shelby, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Shelby, the average high-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shelby, Indiana, is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Shelby is January, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shelby in January?

In Shelby, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shelby, during January, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shelby have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shelby?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelby have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Shelby, IN

Average temperature in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in January
Shelby, IN

Average pressure in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shelby, IN

Average wind speed in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Shelby, IN

Average humidity in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Shelby, IN

Average rainfall in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Shelby, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shelby, IN

Average snowfall in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shelby, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shelby, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shelby, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Shelby, IN

Average UV index in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Shelby, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Shelby, IN

Average visibility in January - Shelby, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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