Paterson, NJ weather in January
January in Paterson: cold, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 40°F, lows 26°F, about 11 wet days and about 8.8 in of snow. This is the depth of winter in Paterson.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.8 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 4:39 pm | 7:07 am / 5:12 pm |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 53% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry January brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.8 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 47°F
- Coolest January2004: average high 30°F
- Wettest January1999: 7.5 in
- Driest January1992: 1.5 in
- Highest reading73°F (January 6, 2007)
- Lowest reading-4°F (January 27, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 40°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 26°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 9.6 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -5°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Ocean City, MD185 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Albany, NY122 mi · high 33°F · 13 wet days
How Paterson ranks in January
- Normal high258th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days242nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days224th most of 339
What to pack for Paterson in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 998 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Paterson in January?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -4°F (most recently on January 27, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson in January?
About 11 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (7.6 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Paterson in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 8.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is January a good time to visit Paterson?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (31 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.