January weather forecast
West Kingston, RI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in West Kingston, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

In West Kingston, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In West Kingston, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.1 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In West Kingston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January 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 in West Kingston. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

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?

An average high-temperature, in January, in West Kingston, 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?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In West Kingston, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in West Kingston, 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 long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
West Kingston, RI

Average temperature in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average pressure in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average wind speed in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average humidity in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average rainfall in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average rainfall days in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average snowfall in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average snowfall days in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average sunshine days in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average UV index in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average cloud cover in January - West 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
West Kingston, RI

Average visibility in January - West 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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