January weather forecast
Kingston, RI

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Weather in January

Tranquil beginnings set the stage for the year in Kingston, Rhode Island, as January brings about serenity and calmness in the weather pattern. The initiation of the new year is met with cool temperatures, appreciable rainfall, and noticeable levels of snowfall, attesting to the influence of the winter season. Shrouded in fog and cloud coverage, the landscape maintains a mystical ambiance during this month. This month sees a relative humidity of 75%, signifying the relatively moist conditions that are prevalent. Amid the chill, daylight only spans for 9.6 hours, lending a more prolonged evening for stargazing and warm indoor activities.

Temperature

Kingston records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a 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 Kingston, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kingston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, in Kingston, Rhode Island, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kingston, Rhode Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Kingston, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 7:12 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.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Kingston?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is January in Kingston?

In January, in Kingston, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kingston?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Kingston?

In Kingston, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kingston in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kingston?

The average day length in January is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kingston?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 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 Kingston have in January?

In Kingston, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kingston?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kingston?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kingston, RI

Average temperature in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average pressure in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average wind speed in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average humidity in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average rainfall in January - Kingston, 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 (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Kingston, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average snowfall in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kingston, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kingston, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average UV index in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Kingston, 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
Kingston, RI

Average visibility in January - Kingston, 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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