January weather forecast
Ocean City, NJ

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ocean City, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.9°F (4.4°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Ocean City, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ocean City, in January, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ocean City, 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, in January, the average water temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).
Note: Swimming in 42.1°F (5.6°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.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Ocean City, New Jersey, 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

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Ocean City?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the temperature in January in Ocean City?

In January, in Ocean City, New Jersey, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ocean City?

In January, the average relative humidity in Ocean City, New Jersey, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, New Jersey, in January, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ocean City?

The months with the most snowfall in Ocean City are January and February, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, New Jersey, in January, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, New Jersey, in January, the average water temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Ocean City have in January?

In January, the average day length in Ocean City is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ocean City?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ocean City?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ocean City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Ocean City is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average pressure in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average humidity in January
Ocean City, NJ

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ocean City, NJ

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Ocean City, NJ

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average sea temperature in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ocean City, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ocean City, NJ
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 47min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 28min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average UV index in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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Average visibility in January
Ocean City, NJ

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).

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