United StatesThe weather in January in Rhode Island
It's cold in January in Rhode Island with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -1°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Rhode Island, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2020, Rhode Island reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -19°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 39 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Rhode Island
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rhode Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Rhode Island | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 4°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 8°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 138 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 39 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 14 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Rhode Island with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -3°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 4°C, with nights around -3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Rhode Island is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Rhode Island, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Rhode Island
Temperature in January in Rhode Island over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Rhode Island, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Rhode Island
Total precipitation in January in Rhode Island over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Rhode Island
Snowfall in January in Rhode Island per year
Daily UV index in January in Rhode Island
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Rhode Island, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Rhode Island by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rhode Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.