January weather forecast
Fair Haven, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fair Haven, New Jersey, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October and December are months with snowfall. In Fair Haven, in January, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Fair Haven, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.2 days and aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Fair Haven, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.4°F (5.8°C).
Note: Swimming in 42.4°F (5.8°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In Fair Haven, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fair Haven, the average sunshine in January is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Is it cold during January?

In Fair Haven, 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in January?

In Fair Haven, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.4°F (5.8°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Fair Haven have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average temperature in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average pressure in January - Fair Haven, 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
Fair Haven, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average humidity in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average sea temperature in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in January: 42.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.4°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fair Haven, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average UV index in January - Fair Haven, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Fair Haven, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Fair Haven, NJ

Average visibility in January - Fair Haven, 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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