January weather forecast
Short Hills, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 36°F (2.2°C) at the peak and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Short Hills, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Short Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Short Hills, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Short Hills, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Short Hills during January are 36°F (2.2°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Short Hills, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Short Hills, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average temperature in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.6°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 (24.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average pressure in January - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average humidity in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Short Hills, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average UV index in January - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Short Hills, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Short Hills, NJ

Average visibility in January - Short Hills, 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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