January weather forecastLong Branch, NJ

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Long Branch, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Long Branch. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October and December. In January, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Long Branch, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.4°F (5.8°C).
Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 42.4°F (5.8°C) even if temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 55.4°F (13°C) is distressing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Long Branch, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Long Branch, in January, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

In January, the average ocean temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). Swimming in 42.4°F (5.8°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 41min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Long Branch, 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
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average wind speed in January: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Long Branch, 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 November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average sea temperature in January: 42.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.1°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Long Branch, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Long Branch, 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
Long Branch, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Long Branch, 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).