Shelton weather in January (Washington State, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Shelton for January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Shelton typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 8°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C.

Precipitation

Shelton in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 264 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 66 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Shelton. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shelton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 264 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Tacoma, the United States of America (49 KM, 31 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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