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Shelby weather in January (North Carolina, United States of America)

How does the weather in Shelby usually fare in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Shelby usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 11°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -2°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Shelby in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, December tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shelby climate page with graphs.

 

Shelby, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
Data from: Charlotte, the United States of America (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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