January weather forecast
Shonkin, MT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shonkin, Montana, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Temperature

During January, Shonkin observes a subtle ascent to a still freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) from December's 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in the average high-temperature. During January, an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Shonkin, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shonkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shonkin, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 8h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Shonkin, records 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shonkin, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shonkin, during January, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shonkin have in January?

In January, the average day length in Shonkin is 8h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Shonkin, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shonkin?

In Shonkin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shonkin, MT

Average temperature in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Shonkin, MT

Average pressure in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shonkin, MT

Average wind speed in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Shonkin, MT

Average humidity in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall days in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall days in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shonkin, MT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shonkin, MT

Average sunshine days in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Shonkin, MT

Average UV index in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Shonkin, MT

Average cloud cover in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Shonkin, MT

Average visibility in January - Shonkin, MT
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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