January weather forecast
Clifton, NJ

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Weather in January

January marks the start of the new year in Clifton, New Jersey. The city experiences winter during this time, with temperatures dipping as low as 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and only reaching a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C). As a result, snowfall is a common occurrence in this month, with an expected snowfall of 2.32" (59mm) correlated with the lower temperatures. A discernible feature of January's weather is the reduced daylight hours, translating to less sunshine. With an average relative humidity of 75%, the first month of the year can often feel colder due to the moisture present in the air.

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, New Jersey, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clifton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.6 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clifton, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.7 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clifton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Clifton, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Clifton, is 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Clifton?

In Clifton, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Clifton, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clifton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Clifton, NJ

Average temperature in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Clifton, NJ

Average pressure in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clifton, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Clifton, NJ

Average humidity in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Clifton, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Clifton, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clifton, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clifton, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clifton, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Clifton, NJ

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Clifton, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Clifton, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Clifton, NJ

Average visibility in January - Clifton, NJ
  • 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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