January weather forecast
Middletown, RI

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Weather in January

January in Middletown, Rhode Island promulgates a distinctive atmosphere of frozen beauty. Blanketed with an average snowfall of 2.01" (51mm), the city seamlessly shifts into its winter attire. This month is colder than its successors, February and March, attributing a touch of briskness to the weather. Despite the chilly conditions, the daylight hours reaching 9.6 hours keeps the winter gloom at bay. Being the harbinger of a new year, the January weather plays a significant role in the annual weather disposition of the city.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Middletown is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Middletown, Rhode Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Middletown, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Middletown, there are 22.9 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Middletown is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Middletown, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:59 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 in Middletown. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Middletown?

During the coldest month in Middletown, January, temperatures average a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold is January in Middletown?

In January, in Middletown, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Middletown?

In January, the average relative humidity in Middletown is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Middletown?

In Middletown, Rhode Island, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Middletown?

In Middletown, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Middletown?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Middletown, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Middletown?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Middletown?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Middletown?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index 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
Middletown, RI

Average temperature in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°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 (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Middletown, RI

Average pressure in January - Middletown, 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
Middletown, RI

Average wind speed in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Middletown, RI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Middletown, RI

Average rainfall in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Middletown, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Middletown, RI

Average snowfall in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Middletown, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Middletown, 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
Middletown, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Middletown, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Middletown, RI

Average UV index in January - Middletown, 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
Middletown, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Middletown, 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
Middletown, RI

Average visibility in January - Middletown, 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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