January weather forecastFortescue, NJ

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Fortescue, New Jersey, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Fortescue is 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, in Fortescue, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the month when Fortescue sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

In Fortescue, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

The month with the least rainfall in Fortescue is January, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

In Fortescue, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

In Fortescue, in January, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average high temperature in January: 39°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 (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 18min

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
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Fortescue, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Fortescue, 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).