January weather forecastScotch Plains, NJ
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between max 36°F (2.2°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Temperature
The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 36°F (2.2°C) at the peak and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at the low.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity in Scotch Plains is 75%.Rainfall
In Scotch Plains, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains. In Scotch Plains, in January, during 7.3 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Scotch Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day 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 Scotch Plains, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average pressure in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average humidity in January
Scotch Plains, 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%).
Average rainfall in January
Scotch Plains, 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").
Average rainfall days in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average snowfall in January
Scotch Plains, 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").
Average snowfall days in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min
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 6min
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).
Average sunshine days in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average UV index in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
Average visibility in January
Scotch Plains, 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).
