January weather forecast
Shelter Harbor, RI

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 36.7°F (2.6°C) at the peak and 27°F (-2.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Shelter Harbor, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shelter Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.6 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shelter Harbor, in January, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shelter Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shelter Harbor, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, in Shelter Harbor, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Shelter Harbor, records 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shelter Harbor, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island, in January, during 5.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shelter Harbor have in January?

In Shelter Harbor, the average day length in January is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelter Harbor have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shelter Harbor?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average pressure in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average wind speed in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average humidity in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average rainfall in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average snowfall in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shelter Harbor, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average UV index in January - Shelter Harbor, 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
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average visibility in January - Shelter Harbor, 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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