New Jersey is experiencing a typical stretch of January weather, marked by cold temperatures and brisk winds. Today, the state will see clear, sunny skies with a high near 32°F.
However, the west wind at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, will make it feel colder than the actual temperature. Tonight will remain partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to around 18°F, with persistent gusty winds maintaining a chill in the air.
Wednesday brings another sunny day, with a high near 33°F, accompanied by a northwest wind of 10 to 15 mph, again gusting up to 30 mph. The clear, cold pattern continues into Wednesday night, with lows around 18°F but slightly calmer winds shifting from the west at 5 to 10 mph. Thursday will offer mostly sunny skies and a high near 33°F, with lighter southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, making the cold slightly more bearable. The night will stay partly cloudy, with lows around 22°F.
Friday will bring a modest warming trend, with sunny skies and a high near 41°F, slightly above the typical mid-30s average for January. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 29°F, signaling a milder overnight period. Saturday, however, introduces a change as showers are likely after 1 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 45°F. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, potentially making for a damp and dreary afternoon. Showers could linger into Saturday night before 1 a.m., with skies remaining mostly cloudy and temperatures dropping to about 29°F. By Sunday, the rain clears, and the sun returns, with mostly sunny conditions and a seasonable high near 41°F.
Compared to average January conditions in New Jersey, which typically see highs in the mid-30s and lows in the low 20s, the current forecast aligns closely with seasonal norms. The brief warm-up on Saturday, reaching the mid-40s, is slightly above average but not unusual for this time of year. The upcoming week will be largely dry and cold, with only Saturday posing a risk for wet conditions.