January weather forecast
Oakland, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Oakland, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Oakland's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Oakland, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, New Jersey, in January, during 6.6 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.6 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oakland, in January, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oakland, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 15.83" (402mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Oakland, New Jersey, the average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Oakland?

January, having an average high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Oakland, is 34.5°F (1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Oakland in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oakland in January?

In Oakland, in January, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Oakland?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Oakland are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Oakland?

In Oakland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oakland, NJ

Average temperature in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.5°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Oakland, NJ

Average pressure in January - Oakland, 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
Oakland, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Oakland, NJ

Average humidity in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Oakland, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Oakland, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oakland, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oakland, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
Oakland, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oakland, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oakland, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Oakland, NJ

Average UV index in January - Oakland, 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
Oakland, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Oakland, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Oakland, NJ

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

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

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