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Jersey City weather in January (New Jersey, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Jersey City this January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Jersey City generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -3°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Jersey City in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 161 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Jersey City. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jersey City climate page with graphs.

 

Jersey City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 61% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54% *  
* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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