January weather forecast
Bridgeport, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Bridgeport, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and lows of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bridgeport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.2 days and collects up to 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bridgeport, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 36.7°F (2.6°C) and as low as 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Bridgeport, 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Bridgeport is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bridgeport have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average temperature in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average pressure in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average humidity in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average UV index in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Bridgeport, NJ

Average visibility in January - Bridgeport, NJ
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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