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Weather · January

Newark weather in January

Average highs of 40°F, lows of 26°F and 3.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is Newark’s coldest month, with average highs of 40°F and lows of 26°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 24° below the yearly average high.

Average high
40°F
Average low
26°F
Precipitation
3.4 in
Wet days
11
Snow
9.1 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:18 AM · 4:52 PM

January across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°Dec

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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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December45°F31°F4.1 in
January40°F26°F3.4 in
February43°F27°F3.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Newark in January?

Average highs are 40°F and average lows 26°F, for a daily mean of 33°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Newark in January?

January averages 3.4 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 Newark in January?

Yes, about 9.1 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Newark 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 Newark?

The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. January is cold.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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