January in Shakhtyorsk is the snowiest, the cloudiest, and the most freezing month of the year. In January, the weather in Shakhtyorsk is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 11 degrees below zero. On average, Shakhtyorsk has 16 snowy, 14 cloudy, and 1 sunny day in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as February, April, May, and October is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Shakhtyorsk.