January weather forecast
Shelton, MS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shelton, Mississippi, is a moderate winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.7°F (13.7°C) and min 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Shelton's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and lows of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shelton, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shelton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.2 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shelton, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Shelton, January, temperatures average a high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What are January temperatures?

In Shelton, 56.7°F (13.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 39.6°F (4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shelton, Mississippi, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shelton in January?

In Shelton, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shelton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shelton, MS

Average temperature in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Shelton, MS

Average pressure in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shelton, MS

Average wind speed in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Shelton, MS

Average humidity in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Shelton, MS

Average rainfall in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Shelton, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shelton, MS

Average snowfall in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shelton, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shelton, MS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shelton, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Shelton, MS

Average UV index in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Shelton, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Shelton, MS

Average visibility in January - Shelton, MS
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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