January weather forecast
Shelby, NE

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shelby, Nebraska, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Shelby experiences an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shelby, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelby have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Shelby, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
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Average temperature in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°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 (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelby, NE
  • 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Shelby, NE
  • 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Shelby, NE
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Shelby, NE
  • 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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