January weather forecast
Carolina, RI

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Carolina, Rhode Island, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Carolina's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carolina, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Carolina?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Carolina, in January, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Carolina, Rhode Island, in January, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Carolina have in January?

In Carolina, the average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Carolina, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Carolina, RI

Average temperature in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Carolina, RI

Average pressure in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Carolina, RI

Average wind speed in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Carolina, RI

Average humidity in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Carolina, RI

Average rainfall in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Carolina, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Carolina, RI

Average snowfall in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Carolina, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carolina, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Carolina, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Carolina, RI

Average UV index in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Carolina, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Carolina, RI

Average visibility in January - Carolina, RI
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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