January weather forecast
Rocky Point, RI

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rocky Point, Rhode Island, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 35.2°F (1.8°C) and lows at 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Point, in January, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.8 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Rocky Point, during January, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Rocky Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rocky Point, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:59 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

In Rocky Point, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is January in Rocky Point?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rocky Point, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Rocky Point, in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rocky Point have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:59 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rocky Point have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with 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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Rocky Point, RI

Average temperature in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average pressure in January - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average wind speed in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average humidity in January - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average rainfall in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average snowfall in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Rocky Point, RI

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

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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Rocky Point, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average UV index in January - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Rocky Point, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Rocky Point, RI

Average visibility in January - Rocky Point, 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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