January weather forecast
Delaware, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Delaware, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Delaware, New Jersey, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Delaware, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Delaware are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated. In Delaware, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.7 days and aggregates up to 21.26" (540mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Delaware is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, in Delaware, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Delaware, the average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Delaware is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Delaware?

Delaware, New Jersey, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is January in Delaware?

In Delaware, 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Delaware?

In January, the average relative humidity in Delaware is 79%.

How much does it rain in Delaware in January?

In Delaware, New Jersey, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Delaware in January?

In Delaware, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Delaware?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Delaware?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Delaware have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Delaware?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Delaware, NJ

Average temperature in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Delaware, NJ

Average pressure in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"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
Delaware, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Delaware, NJ

Average humidity in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Delaware, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Delaware, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Delaware, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Delaware, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Delaware, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Delaware, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Delaware, NJ

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Delaware, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Delaware, NJ

Average visibility in January - Delaware, NJ
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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