January weather forecast
Rhode Island, USA

January in Rhode Island is synonymous with the depths of winter. The state, particularly its inland regions, experiences some of the coldest temperatures of the year during this month. Providence, being a notable city in the region, can serve as a reference for the state's weather patterns.

The month sees temperatures ranging from 15°F (-9.4°C) to 20°F (-6.7°C) in most areas. Coastal regions, influenced by the moderating effect of the Atlantic Ocean, tend to have slightly milder conditions with temperatures hovering around 25°F (-3.9°C). Nighttime in the inland areas can be particularly harsh, with between six to eight days where temperatures dip below 0°F (-17.8°C). These frigid nights are rarer along the coast.

January is notorious for its snowfall. While Providence and the northern shores of the bay might accumulate snowfall between 25" (635mm) to 30" (762mm), the western third of the state often witnesses the highest amounts, sometimes exceeding these numbers. Compared to December, the previous month, January tends to be colder and often brings increased snowfall. In contrast, February, the succeeding month, may still maintain the cold but occasionally sees a slight moderation in temperatures, especially towards its end.

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• Providence - January »
  January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Providence, Rhode Island. On the first day of January in Providence sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:25 pm.
• Warwick - January »
  In Warwick in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. January is the coldest month in Warwick, Rhode Island, with an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).
• Cranston - January »
  January proves to be the coldest month in Cranston, recording an average maximum temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In January, Cranston experiences a chilling winter with a distinctive blend of cold temperatures and brief daylight hours.
• Pawtucket - January »
  In Pawtucket in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Pawtucket, in January, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• East Providence - January »
  In East Providence, Rhode Island, during January, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in East Providence are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Woonsocket - January »
  In Woonsocket in January, during 7.9 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Woonsocket during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.
• Coventry - January »
  In Coventry during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Coventry, in January, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Cumberland - January »
  In Cumberland in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cumberland in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.
• North Providence - January »
  In North Providence during January, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Providence, Rhode Island.
• West Warwick - January »
  In West Warwick in January, during 6 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In West Warwick in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• North Kingstown - January »
  In North Kingstown, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In North Kingstown, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.