January weather forecast
Riverton, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Riverton, New Jersey, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Riverton's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 37.4°F (3°C) to a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Riverton, during January, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a minimum temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures in Riverton vary between a high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Riverton, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Riverton, in January, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Riverton, in January, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverton, NJ

Average pressure in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Riverton, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverton, NJ

Average humidity in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverton, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverton, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverton, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverton, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Riverton, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverton, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

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
Riverton, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverton, NJ

Average UV index in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Riverton, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Riverton, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Riverton, NJ

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

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

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