January weather forecast
Rutherford, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Rutherford, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rutherford, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 35.6°F (2°C) and a minimum average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Rutherford, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Rutherford, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 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?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rutherford?

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 Rutherford, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average temperature in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average pressure in January - Rutherford, 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
Rutherford, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average humidity in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.9 days

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

Average snowfall in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rutherford, 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
Rutherford, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average UV index in January - Rutherford, 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
Rutherford, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Rutherford, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

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 31).

Average visibility in January
Rutherford, NJ

Average visibility in January - Rutherford, 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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