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

What does the weather outlook for Newark look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Newark usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Newark in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Newark. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Newark, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 6°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 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 (23 KM, 14 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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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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