January weather forecast
Union City, NJ

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Weather in January

Union City, New Jersey, ushers in the New Year on a chilly note. Comparatively colder than the upcoming February, the weather of January is marked by frosty winds, with temperatures dropping as low as 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The city experiences evident short days, deleterious for sun-lovers keen on outdoor activities, but ideal for those fond of the winter chill. With intermittent rain and snowfall, the city wears a grey ambiance, exuding beautifully gloomy winter vibes. The brisk winds, coupled with fresh bouts of snowfall, contribute to some truly bracing January mornings.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), is Union City's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Union City, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Union City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Union City are January through April, November and December. In Union City, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.7 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Union City, the average sunshine in January 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, having an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

Union City in January has an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Union City, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Union City, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 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?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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 in Union City.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January
Union City, NJ

Average temperature in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Union City, NJ

Average pressure in January - Union City, 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
Union City, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Union City, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Union City, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Union City, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Union City, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Union City, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 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
Union City, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Union City, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Union City, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Union City, NJ

Average UV index in January - Union 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Union City, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Union City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Union City, NJ

Average visibility in January - Union 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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