January weather forecast
Shaftsbury, VT

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shaftsbury, Vermont, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27°F (-2.8°C) and min 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

In Shaftsbury, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Shaftsbury, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.1 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shaftsbury, in January, during 17 snowfall days, 10.51" (267mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shaftsbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.4 days and aggregates up to 44.72" (1136mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shaftsbury, Vermont, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, known for its average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Shaftsbury experiences an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shaftsbury, in January, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shaftsbury, in January, snow falls for 17 days, with typically accumulated 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shaftsbury have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shaftsbury have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shaftsbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Shaftsbury is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Shaftsbury, VT

Average temperature in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average pressure in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average wind speed in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average humidity in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average rainfall in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.44").

Average rainfall days in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average rainfall days in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average snowfall in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average snowfall in January: 10.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average snowfall days in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average sunshine days in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average UV index in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average cloud cover in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Shaftsbury, VT

Average visibility in January - Shaftsbury, VT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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