January Rainfall and Precipitation in New Jersey

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New Jersey, the United States of America in January.

New Jersey, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 77 mm (3 in) in Cape May to a moderate 98 mm (3.9 in) in Red Bank. During January, winter is in full swing.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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New Jersey precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does New Jersey, the United States of America receive in January?

Rainfall in Seaside Heights during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 95 mm (3.7 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in New Jersey, the United States of America in January?

Rainfall in Seaside Heights typically falls on roughly 11 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in New Jersey, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in January in New Jersey, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Red Bank tops the wettest-cities list in New Jersey, the United States of America for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 98 mm (3.9 in).

What is the driest city in January in New Jersey, the United States of America?

In our records, Cape May stands out as the driest city in New Jersey, the United States of America for January, averaging just 77 mm (3 in).

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