January weather forecast
Plainfield, NJ

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Weather in January

Starting off with January, Plainfield, New Jersey experiences a notable drop in temperature with a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) being observed. While the temperatures suggest a chill in the air, it's also the time of the year when relative humidity peaks at 75%, making the cold quite unforgiving. The days are short with daylight hours at approximately 9.7 hours per day. It is a month defined by its cloudy skies and patches of sunlight that make brief appearances. Times of snowfall and frosty walks are familiar sights.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Plainfield, in January, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plainfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Plainfield, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Plainfield is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 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.

Sunshine

In Plainfield, 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 in Plainfield. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Plainfield?

January is the coldest month of the year in Plainfield, New Jersey, registering average temperatures as high as 36°F (2.2°C) and as low as 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is it in Plainfield in January?

During January, Plainfield experiences an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Plainfield?

In January, in Plainfield, New Jersey, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Plainfield in January?

In Plainfield, during January, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Plainfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plainfield, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:13 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Plainfield?

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

Average temperature in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°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 (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average pressure in January - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, NJ

Average wind speed in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Plainfield, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 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
Plainfield, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plainfield, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - Plainfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Plainfield, NJ

Average UV index in January - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Plainfield, NJ

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

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

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