Rhode Island in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rhode Island in january 2025
The weather in Rhode Island in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 142cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
21%
18%
9%
Weather at 12pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
24%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
22%
22%
11%
Weather at 3am
31°F
39%
25%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rhode Island in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rhode Island in january.
The climate of Rhode Island in january is very bad
the weather in Rhode Island in january is rather dry (with 4.4in of rainfall over 6 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area the month of january. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 38°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Rhode Island is 32°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Rhode Island in the month of january with a maximum record of 61°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -2°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 22 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 71% of the month.
In january in Rhode Island, the days on average last 09:31. Sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset is at 16:41.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Rhode Island:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Rhode Island.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rhode Island in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -2°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 42°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 142cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:10 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:41 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rhode Island in january 2024:
34°F to 43°F
31°F to 41°F
34°F to 45°F
34°F to 41°F
27°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
25°F to 41°F
43°F to 54°F
36°F to 41°F
34°F to 43°F
47°F to 54°F
36°F to 41°F
25°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
20°F to 27°F
22°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 31°F
20°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Rhode Island:
| Massachusetts in january | very bad weather |
| Boston in january | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in january | very bad weather |
| Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in january | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in january | very bad weather |
| Connecticut in january | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Albany in january | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in january | very bad weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in january | very bad weather |
| New Jersey in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Rhode Island
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Weather data for Rhode Island in january:
Weather data for Rhode Island for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rhode Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rhode Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rhode Island.