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Weather · January
Jersey City weather in January
Average highs of 40°F, lows of 28°F and 3.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Jersey City’s coldest month, with average highs of 40°F and lows of 28°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 23° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 40°F
- Average low
- 28°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 8.8 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:18 AM · 4:52 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 9 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
January is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Jersey City in January?
Average highs are 40°F and average lows 28°F, for a daily mean of 34°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Jersey City in January?
January averages 3.6 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Jersey City in January?
Yes, about 8.8 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Jersey City in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:18 AM and sets about 4:52 PM, for roughly 9.6 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Jersey City?
The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, New York Cntrl Pk Twr station (5.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.