January weather forecast
Sheridan, WY

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A beautiful and dramatic landscape in the hilly and mountainous region of Sheridan, Wyoming
A beautiful and dramatic landscape in the hilly and mountainous region of Sheridan, Wyoming

Weather in January

In Sheridan, Wyoming, the wintry landscape dominates January with a fresh blanket of snow covering the picturesque town. January experiences a continuous chill, making it one of the coldest months of the year. This month, visitors can marvel at the undisturbed beauty of snow-capped landscapes and frozen lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts can partake in winter recreational activities such as skiing and ice fishing. Moreover, January is notably significant as it brings some of the heaviest snowfall to Sheridan, with an average snowfall of 5.75" (146mm).

Temperature

Sheridan, Wyoming, ushers in January with an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In January, the temperature in Sheridan drops to an average of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sheridan, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sheridan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Sheridan, in January, during 13.2 snowfall days, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 snowfall days, and 46.3" (1176mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and the low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sheridan?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sheridan is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sheridan, Wyoming, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sheridan, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheridan have in January?

In Sheridan, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

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?

In Sheridan, Wyoming, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sheridan, WY

Average temperature in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheridan, WY

Average pressure in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheridan, WY

Average wind speed in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheridan, WY

Average humidity in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Sheridan, WY

Average rainfall in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheridan, WY

Average rainfall days in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheridan, WY

Average snowfall in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheridan, WY

Average snowfall days in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheridan, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheridan, WY

Average sunshine days in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheridan, WY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sheridan, WY

Average cloud cover in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Sheridan, WY

Average visibility in January - Sheridan, WY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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