January is a very cold and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Ocean County, and not recommended. January is too cold for swimming in Ocean County for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. Consider visiting Ocean County in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for January.
The average maximum temperature in Ocean County in January is 5°. The average maximum temperature is 7° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average temperature in Ocean County in January is -1°. The average temperature ranges is 2° in the previous month and 1° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Ocean County in January is -6°. The minimum temperature is -3° in the previous month and -5° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Ocean County in January are 9.7 and there are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day on average during January making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Ocean County in January is typically 1.9 during January. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Ocean County in January is 3.5° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.
The average total rainfall in Ocean County in January is 49.4cm and on average there are 6.2 rainy days in January making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Ocean County in January is -2° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 2° in the previous month and -1° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Ocean County in January is typically 85.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.1% in the previous month and 86.8% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Ocean County in January is typically 66%. The average relative humidity is 71.5% in the previous month and 65.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Ocean County in January is typically 25kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 26kmh in the previous month and 27kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Ocean County in January is typically 11kmh. The average wind speed is 11kmh in the previous month and 11kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Ocean County in January is from the West-Northwest.
