January weather forecast
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ridgefield Park, during January, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Ridgefield Park, during January, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Ridgefield Park.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, in January, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Ridgefield Park?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ridgefield Park?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ridgefield Park?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Ridgefield Park, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average temperature in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

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

Average wind speed in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average humidity in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgefield 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 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average UV index in January - Ridgefield 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

Average visibility in January - Ridgefield Park, 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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