January weather forecast
Harrison, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Harrison, New Jersey, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Harrison records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Harrison, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Harrison is 9h and 39min.
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.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Harrison, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Harrison, in January, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Harrison have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Harrison?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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 temperature in January
Harrison, NJ

Average temperature in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Harrison, NJ

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Harrison, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Harrison, NJ

Average humidity in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Harrison, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Harrison, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harrison, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harrison, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harrison, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

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
Harrison, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Harrison, NJ

Average UV index in January - Harrison, 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
Harrison, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Harrison, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Harrison, NJ

Average visibility in January - Harrison, 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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