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Edison weather in January

Average highs of 40°F, lows of 23°F and 3.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is Edison’s coldest month, with average highs of 40°F and lows of 23°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 24° below the yearly average high.

Average high
40°F
Average low
23°F
Precipitation
3.7 in
Wet days
11
Snow
8.3 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:18 AM · 4:54 PM

January across the year

  1. 40°23°Jan
  2. 43°24°Feb
  3. 51°31°Mar
  4. 63°41°Apr
  5. 72°51°May
  6. 81°60°Jun
  7. 87°66°Jul
  8. 85°64°Aug
  9. 78°57°Sep
  10. 67°44°Oct
  11. 56°35°Nov
  12. 45°28°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 8 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

January is good for

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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December45°F28°F4.5 in
January40°F23°F3.7 in
February43°F24°F3.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Edison in January?

Average highs are 40°F and average lows 23°F, for a daily mean of 32°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Edison in January?

January averages 3.7 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 Edison in January?

Yes, about 8.3 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Edison in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:18 AM and sets about 4:54 PM, for roughly 9.6 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit Edison?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, New Brunswick 3 Se station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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