January weather forecast
Prospect Park, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Prospect Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.2°F (1.8°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Prospect Park, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Prospect Park, during January, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Prospect Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prospect Park, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Prospect Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, in Prospect Park, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. 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 time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is January?

Prospect Park in January has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Prospect Park, during January, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Prospect Park, in January, during 7 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe 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
Prospect Park, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average pressure in January - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average humidity in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

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

Average rainfall in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average UV index in January - Prospect Park, 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

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

Average visibility in January
Prospect Park, NJ

Average visibility in January - Prospect Park, 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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