January weather forecast
South Orange, NJ

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Weather in January

Visitors to South Orange, New Jersey in January can expect cool temperatures and a winter atmosphere. Snowfall and moisture content also contribute to this setting. The month brings not only 2.13" (54mm) of snow over 6.9 days, but also features 2.24" (57mm) of rainfall. Wind speeds marginally contribute to the perceived cold, especially at night. Overall, the weather tends to be frigid, making January a suitable month for winter activities.

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month in South Orange, registering a high temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In South Orange, New Jersey, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in South Orange. In South Orange, during January, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in South Orange, New Jersey, there are 24.3 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in South Orange is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, in South Orange, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in South Orange?

In South Orange, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 35.6°F (2°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in South Orange?

The average high-temperature, in January, in South Orange, is 35.6°F (2°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in South Orange?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in South Orange?

In South Orange, New Jersey, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in South Orange?

In South Orange, New Jersey, during January, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Orange have in January?

In January, the average day length in South Orange is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in South Orange?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Orange, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in South Orange?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Orange?

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

How high is the UV index in January in South Orange?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in South Orange is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
South Orange, NJ

Average temperature in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
South Orange, NJ

Average pressure in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"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
South Orange, NJ

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
South Orange, NJ

Average humidity in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
South Orange, NJ

Average rainfall in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in January
South Orange, NJ

Average rainfall days in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
South Orange, NJ

Average snowfall in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
South Orange, NJ

Average snowfall days in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
South Orange, NJ

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Orange, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
South Orange, NJ

Average sunshine days in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
South Orange, NJ

Average UV index in January - South Orange, 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
South Orange, NJ

Average cloud cover in January - South Orange, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
South Orange, NJ

Average visibility in January - South Orange, 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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