January weather forecast
Metuchen, NJ

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Metuchen, New Jersey, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Metuchen, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Metuchen, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Metuchen, during January, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Metuchen, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Metuchen is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, in Metuchen, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Metuchen, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Metuchen?

With its average high temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is it in Metuchen in January?

In Metuchen, 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 25°F (-3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Metuchen?

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

How much does it rain in Metuchen in January?

In January, in Metuchen, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Metuchen?

In January, in Metuchen, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Metuchen, New Jersey, is 9h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Metuchen?

On the first day of January in Metuchen, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Metuchen?

In Metuchen, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Metuchen?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Metuchen?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average temperature in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average pressure in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"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).

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Average wind speed in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average humidity in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 1min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Metuchen, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average UV index in January - Metuchen, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Metuchen, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Metuchen, NJ

Average visibility in January - Metuchen, 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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