January weather forecast
Mahwah, NJ

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Weather in January

Turning the leaf to a new year in Mahwah, the weather takes on a rather frigid demeanor. The comparatively modest sunlight from 5 hours per day does little to alleviate the coldest average temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and high of 34.3°F (1.3°C). The skies reveal their winter charm, blanketing the locale with approximately 2.28" (58mm) of snow across 7.1 days. Notably, the brisk wind speed of 7.6mph (12.2km/h), coupled with the low temperatures, could make for a chill factor worthy of extra layers.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mahwah, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.6 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mahwah. In Mahwah, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Mahwah, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mahwah is 9h and 37min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Mahwah is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Mahwah?

Mahwah experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

How cold is it in Mahwah in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Mahwah, is 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Mahwah?

In January, the average relative humidity in Mahwah, New Jersey, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Mahwah in January?

In Mahwah, New Jersey, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Mahwah?

In January, in Mahwah, New Jersey, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mahwah?

The average day length in January in Mahwah is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Mahwah?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mahwah, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mahwah?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Mahwah, New Jersey, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mahwah?

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 intensity in January in Mahwah?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average temperature in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average pressure in January - Mahwah, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average humidity in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mahwah, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average UV index in January - Mahwah, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in January
Mahwah, NJ

Average visibility in January - Mahwah, NJ
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).

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