January weather forecast
Shelton, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shelton, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 37.9°F (3.3°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Shelton, in January, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shelton, West Virginia, there are 193.3 rainfall days, and 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Shelton is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, in Shelton, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shelton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shelton?

The coldest period in Shelton, West Virginia, tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is January in Shelton?

In Shelton, 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Shelton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shelton, West Virginia, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Shelton?

In Shelton, West Virginia, in January, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Shelton?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Shelton in January?

In January, in Shelton, West Virginia, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shelton have in January?

The average day length in January in Shelton is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shelton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shelton, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shelton?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Shelton?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Shelton, West Virginia, is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shelton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shelton?

In Shelton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shelton, WV

Average temperature in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Shelton, WV

Average pressure in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shelton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Shelton, WV

Average humidity in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Shelton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Shelton, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shelton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shelton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shelton, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Shelton, WV

Average UV index in January - Shelton, WV
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shelton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Shelton, WV

Average visibility in January - Shelton, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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