January weather forecast
Fairfield, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Fairfield, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

Fairfield's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.3 days and aggregates up to 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fairfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Fairfield, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fairfield, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Fairfield, records 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month in Fairfield?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fairfield, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Fairfield, NJ

Average temperature in January - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairfield, NJ

Average pressure in January - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairfield, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairfield, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairfield, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairfield, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Fairfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairfield, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairfield, NJ

Average UV index in January - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Fairfield, NJ

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

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

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