January weather forecast
Pawtucket, RI

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Weather in January

Starting off the year, January brings the coldest conditions to Pawtucket. A significant drop in temperatures, both highs and lows, distinguishes the month from its predecessor, December, and its successor, February. Winter wear becomes a necessity, as the average high and low temperatures range from 35.1°F (1.7°C) to 23.5°F (-4.7°C). There is a likelihood of experiencing both rain and snow during this month. The combination of the crisp air and short daylight hours paints a typical winter portrait.

Temperature

In Pawtucket, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Pawtucket, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pawtucket, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 7.83" (199mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pawtucket, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Pawtucket, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Pawtucket, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in January, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Pawtucket, the average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average temperature in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average pressure in January - Pawtucket, 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
Pawtucket, RI

Average wind speed in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average humidity in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average rainfall in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average snowfall in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Pawtucket, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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
Pawtucket, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Pawtucket, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average UV index in January - Pawtucket, 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
Pawtucket, RI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Pawtucket, RI

Average visibility in January - Pawtucket, 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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