January weather forecast
Ridgewood, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridgewood, there are 110.8 rainfall days, and 10.39" (264mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Ridgewood. In Ridgewood, in January, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ridgewood, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ridgewood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, 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.

Sunshine

In Ridgewood, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Ridgewood?

Ridgewood reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 37°F (2.8°C) at the peak and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Ridgewood in January?

In Ridgewood, 37°F (2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Ridgewood?

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ridgewood?

In Ridgewood, New Jersey, during January, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Ridgewood?

In Ridgewood, in January, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ridgewood?

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, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgewood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ridgewood is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgewood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ridgewood?

In Ridgewood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average temperature in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average pressure in January - Ridgewood, 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
Ridgewood, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average humidity in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.6 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
Ridgewood, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgewood, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average UV index in January - Ridgewood, 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
Ridgewood, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgewood, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Ridgewood, NJ

Average visibility in January - Ridgewood, 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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