January weather forecast
Shelby, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Shelby, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Shelby, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Shelby, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shelby, during January, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Shelby, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Shelby is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Shelby, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In Shelby, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 47.8°F (8.8°C) and reaching a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Shelby, is 47.8°F (8.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shelby, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shelby, in January, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Shelby, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Shelby, NC

Average temperature in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Shelby, NC

Average pressure in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shelby, NC

Average wind speed in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Shelby, NC

Average humidity in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Shelby, NC

Average rainfall in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Shelby, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shelby, NC

Average snowfall in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Shelby, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shelby, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Shelby, NC

Average UV index in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Shelby, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Shelby, NC

Average visibility in January - Shelby, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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