January weather forecastElizabeth, NJ
January
Weather in January
In Elizabeth, New Jersey, the beginning of the year is marked by colder temperatures and shorter days. It is characterized by freezing temperatures that have been recorded between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C). Compared to February, less snow is expected with a tendency towards slightly below average visibility due to potential winter storms. The return of the New Year also sees a significant decrease in daylight hours, providing a mere 9.7 hours of potential sunshine, the shortest duration of any month. Overall, January's weather fosters a frosty ambiance.Temperature
The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 36.5°F (2.5°C) at the peak and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the low.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 74%.Rainfall
In Elizabeth, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elizabeth, during January, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Elizabeth is 5.2h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average high temperature in January: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Elizabeth, 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
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average rainfall in January: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average snowfall in January: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average snowfall days in January: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
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 12min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in January
Elizabeth, 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
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average cloud cover in January: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Elizabeth, 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).
