January weather forecast
North Plainfield, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in North Plainfield, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 36°F (2.2°C) and a minimum average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In North Plainfield, in January, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In North Plainfield, New Jersey, in January, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Plainfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.

Daylight

In North Plainfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, 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 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in North Plainfield 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 in North Plainfield. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in North Plainfield?

With an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is it in North Plainfield in January?

In January, in North Plainfield, the average high-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in North Plainfield?

The average relative humidity in January in North Plainfield is 75%.

How much does it rain in North Plainfield in January?

In North Plainfield, New Jersey, in January, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in North Plainfield?

In January, in North Plainfield, New Jersey, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in North Plainfield?

The average day length in January in North Plainfield, New Jersey, is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in North Plainfield?

On the first day of January in North Plainfield, New Jersey, 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 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in North Plainfield?

The average sunshine duration in January in North Plainfield, New Jersey, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in North Plainfield?

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 intensity in January in North Plainfield?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in North Plainfield is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average temperature in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average pressure in January - North Plainfield, 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
North Plainfield, NJ

Average wind speed in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average humidity in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - North Plainfield, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average UV index in January - North Plainfield, 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
North Plainfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - North Plainfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
North Plainfield, NJ

Average visibility in January - North Plainfield, 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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