Essex County (Newark)
January
Weather in Essex County for January 2026
Your guide to Essex County weather in January - trends and predictions
Essex County typically experiences moderate snowfall in January, with an average of 6 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Essex County at the beginning of January is 6.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.9 °F by the end of January.
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13
Dry days
12
Rainy days
6
Snow days
6°/1°
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19 km/h
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70 %
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Essex County Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  9° | 2  8° | 3  7° | ||||
| 4  7° | 5 6° | 6 4° | 7 2° | 8 3° | 9 6° | 10  7° |
| 11 4° | 12  8° | 13 10° | 14 2° | 15 2° | 16 3° | 17 2° |
| 18 4° | 19 3° | 20 1° | 21 -0° | 22 1° | 23 2° | 24 3° |
| 25 5° | 26 6° | 27 5° | 28 4° | 29 6° | 30 4° | 31  4° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Essex County
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Overcast | 9° /4° | 27.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /1° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Moderate rain at times | 4° /0° | 4.4 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Overcast | 2° /-1° | 1.5 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-3° | 18.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Partly cloudy | 7° /-1° | 6.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 3.3 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Heavy rain at times | 8° /-1° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Moderate rain at times | 10° /1° | 15.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Sunny | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Sunny | 3° /-3° | 0.9 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-4° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 3° /-2° | 8.5 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Overcast | 1° /-5° | 1.6 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Partly cloudy | 1° /-6° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Moderate rain at times | 2° /-3° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Heavy rain at times | 5° /-1° | 12.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Overcast | 6° /0° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-1° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Partly cloudy | 4° /-1° | 7.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 0.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Overcast | 4° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Patchy moderate snow | 4° /0° | 3.6 mm | 0.5 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Essex County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Essex County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Essex County in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Essex County during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Essex County during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 145.3 mm is expected in Essex County during January, occurring over more than 12 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Essex County in January 2026?
Essex County experiences an average snowfall of 5.085 cm during January, occurring over 6 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Essex County during January?
The average wind speed in Essex County during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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