January weather forecast
Maplewood, NJ

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Weather in January

January in Maplewood, New Jersey sees colder temperatures, with the minimum dropping to 23.7°F (-4.6°C), which is the lowest throughout the year. Days are short but fairly sunny, despite high levels of humidity. Precipitation comes in the form of both rain and intermittent snowfall. The wind, although not excessively strong, contributes to the overall perception of cold weather.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Maplewood.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Maplewood, New Jersey, is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Maplewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Maplewood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Maplewood, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 vulnerability 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:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the driest month in Maplewood?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Maplewood, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Maplewood, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 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 in Maplewood?

In Maplewood, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average temperature in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°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 (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average pressure in January - Maplewood, 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
Maplewood, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Maplewood, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Maplewood, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Maplewood, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Maplewood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average UV index in January - Maplewood, 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
Maplewood, NJ

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

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

Average visibility in January
Maplewood, NJ

Average visibility in January - Maplewood, 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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