January weather forecast
Galilee, RI

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Galilee, Rhode Island, introduces chilly temperatures and a moderate amount of sunshine hours per day. Prevailing winds are strongest this month, reaching up to 19.6mph (31.5km/h). Snowfall is a common occurrence with instances noted on 5.3 days of the month, contributing to the winter charm. Relative humidity lingers at a significant level, and daytime hours are somewhat short compared to the later months. This month marks the gradual march towards longer days and warmer temperatures.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Galilee, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Galilee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.3 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In Galilee, in January, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 6.1" (155mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Galilee, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in Galilee in January?

In Galilee, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Galilee, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galilee have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Galilee have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Galilee?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Galilee is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Galilee, RI

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

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Galilee, RI

Average pressure in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Galilee, RI

Average wind speed in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Galilee, RI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Galilee, RI

Average rainfall in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Galilee, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galilee, RI

Average snowfall in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galilee, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Galilee, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galilee, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galilee, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Galilee, RI

Average UV index in January - Galilee, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Galilee, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Galilee, RI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Galilee, RI

Average visibility in January - Galilee, 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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