Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average sea temperature in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
Ocean City records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In Ocean City, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.9 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. The months with the most snowfall in Ocean City are January and February, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.Ocean temperature
In Ocean City, the average seawater temperature in January is 42.1°F (5.6°C).Note: You can swim in 42.1°F (5.6°C) below 50°F (10°C) with proper thermal wear; failing that, the cold shock and respiratory challenges are nearly certain. A short span at 55.4°F (13°C) without it is tough.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Ocean City is 9h and 47min.On the first day of January in Ocean City, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Ocean City, New Jersey, is 5.4h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Ocean City?
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How many days does it rain in January in Ocean City?
When does it snow the most in Ocean City?
How much does it snow in Ocean City in January?
How cold is the water in January in Ocean City?
What is the average length of the day in January in Ocean City?
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ocean City?
How many hours of sunshine does Ocean City have in January?
When is the lowest UV index in Ocean City?
How high is the UV index in January in Ocean City?
Average temperature in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 31.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall in January: 0.39"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall in January: 0.2"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in January: 42.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min
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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in January: 22.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Ocean City, 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
Ocean City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Ocean City, 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).