January weather forecast
Shell, WY

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Shell, Wyoming, with an average temperature varying between 4.5°F (-15.3°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of January sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 4.5°F (-15.3°C) in January.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Shell, in January, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 rainfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shell are January through June, August through December. In Shell, in January, during 15.8 snowfall days, 10" (254mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.3 snowfall days, and 89.02" (2261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

Shell in January has an average high-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 4.5°F (-15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Shell, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shell, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shell, during January, snow falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10" (254mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Shell?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Shell?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shell have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Shell, WY

Average temperature in January - Shell, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (69.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (2.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Shell, WY

Average pressure in January - Shell, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shell, WY

Average wind speed in January - Shell, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Shell, WY

Average humidity in January - Shell, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Shell, WY

Average rainfall in January - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Shell, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Shell, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shell, WY

Average snowfall in January - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 10"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (19.33").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shell, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Shell, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shell, WY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shell, WY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shell, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Shell, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Shell, WY

Average UV index in January - Shell, WY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shell, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Shell, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Shell, WY

Average visibility in January - Shell, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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