January weather forecast
West Orange, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Orange, New Jersey, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

In West Orange, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in West Orange is January, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In West Orange, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Orange, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Orange, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

In West Orange, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 35.2°F (1.8°C) at the peak and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In West Orange, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 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?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is 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 West Orange, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Orange, NJ

Average temperature in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
West Orange, NJ

Average pressure in January - West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ

Average wind speed in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
West Orange, NJ

Average humidity in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in January
West Orange, NJ

Average rainfall in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
West Orange, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Orange, NJ

Average snowfall in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Orange, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Orange, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Orange, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Orange, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - West Orange, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
West Orange, NJ

Average UV index in January - West Orange, 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 Orange, NJ

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

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

Average visibility in January
West Orange, NJ

Average visibility in January - West Orange, 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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