January weather forecast
West New York, NJ

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Weather in January

January in West New York, New Jersey, presents itself as the coldest month of the year, transitioning from the frosty tail end of December. The city experiences a slight drop in visibility, indicating possible occurrences of fog or snow. Potential sunshine doesn't reach its peak either, with fewer hours compared to December, leaving the region in premature dusk. Snowfalls are to be expected, as confirmed by the 2.28in of accumulated snow spread across seven days. Transition into February sees a slight ascend in temperatures and longer daylight hours.

Temperature

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.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In West New York, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In West New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 36.85" (936mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In West New York, in January, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

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

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, known for its 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 it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In West New York, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West New York, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West New York have 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 7:20 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?

The average sunshine duration in January 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.

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 minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West New York, NJ

Average temperature in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.3°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 (36.3°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
West New York, NJ

Average pressure in January - West New York, 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
West New York, NJ

Average wind speed in January - West New York, 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
West New York, NJ

Average humidity in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

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

Average rainfall in January
West New York, NJ

Average rainfall in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
West New York, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
West New York, NJ

Average snowfall in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West New York, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 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
West New York, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West New York, 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
West New York, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in January
West New York, NJ

Average UV index in January - West New York, 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
West New York, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - West New York, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
West New York, NJ

Average visibility in January - West New York, 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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