January weather forecast
Surf City, NJ

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Surf City, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Surf City experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a minimum of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and September Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Surf City, in January, the average water temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).
Note: Diving into 43.3°F (6.3°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January and September are months with the least rain in Surf City, New Jersey, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Surf City, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Surf City, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Surf City?

In Surf City, New Jersey, in January, the average water temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C). Swimming in 43.3°F (6.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Surf City, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:14 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Surf City?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Surf City, 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
Surf City, NJ

Average temperature in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Surf City, NJ

Average pressure in January - Surf City, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Surf City, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in January
Surf City, NJ

Average humidity in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Surf City, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Surf City, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Surf City, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Surf City, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Surf City, NJ

Average sea temperature in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in January: 43.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Surf City, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Surf City, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Surf City, NJ

Average UV index in January - Surf City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Surf City, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Surf City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Surf City, NJ

Average visibility in January - Surf City, 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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