January weather forecastWildwood Crest, NJ

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively, January is Wildwood Crest's coldest month.

Humidity

In Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.7 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Wildwood Crest, in January, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Wildwood Crest, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wildwood Crest, the average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

In January, in Wildwood Crest, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

In Wildwood Crest, during January, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

In January, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Wildwood Crest, the average seawater temperature in January is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°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.

In Wildwood Crest, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST.

In Wildwood Crest, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average sea temperature in January: 41.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Wildwood Crest, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Wildwood Crest, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Wildwood Crest, 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).