January weather forecast
Shields, IN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shields, Indiana, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Shields's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shields, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shields, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Shields, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Shields, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Shields is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shields, the average sunshine in January is 4.3h.

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 the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Shields, January, temperatures average a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shields, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shields, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shields have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Shields, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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
Shields, IN

Average temperature in January - Shields, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Shields, IN

Average pressure in January - Shields, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shields, IN

Average wind speed in January - Shields, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Shields, IN

Average humidity in January - Shields, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Shields, IN

Average rainfall in January - Shields, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Shields, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Shields, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shields, IN

Average snowfall in January - Shields, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shields, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Shields, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Shields, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shields, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shields, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Shields, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Shields, IN

Average UV index in January - Shields, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shields, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Shields, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Shields, IN

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

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

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