January weather forecast
South Plainfield, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in South Plainfield, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

South Plainfield witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Plainfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Plainfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when South Plainfield sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in South Plainfield, is 36°F (2.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January in South Plainfield?

In South Plainfield, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In South Plainfield, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Plainfield have in January?

In South Plainfield, New Jersey, the average day length in January is 9h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In South Plainfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In South Plainfield, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average temperature in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°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 (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average pressure in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"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
South Plainfield, NJ

Average wind speed in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average humidity in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Plainfield, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
South Plainfield, NJ

Average UV index in January - South Plainfield, 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
South Plainfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

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
South Plainfield, NJ

Average visibility in January - South Plainfield, NJ
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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