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Weather in Rhode Island for January 2027

Your guide to Rhode Island weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Rhode Island usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rhode Island at the beginning of January is 1.8 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 0 °C by the end of January.

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  • Is January a good time to visit Rhode Island? check out the best time to travel to Rhode Island page.

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Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Rhode Island Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate rain
5°
2
Overcast
2°
3
Sunny
3°
4
Overcast
1°
5
Overcast
-1°
6
Light snow
1°
7
Moderate snow
1°
8
Sunny
2°
9
Light rain
4°
10
Moderate rain
8°
11
Light snow
3°
12
Sunny
3°
13
Heavy rain
7°
14
Patchy rain possible
5°
15
Light rain
2°
16
Light snow
-1°
17
Light snow
0°
18
Light snow
2°
19
Light snow
2°
20
Light snow
-2°
21
Overcast
-2°
22
Overcast
1°
23
Light drizzle
1°
24
Light drizzle
-2°
25
Heavy rain
1°
26
Moderate snow
3°
27
Light snow
0°
28
Moderate rain
-1°
29
Light snow
-1°
30
Light freezing rain
-2°
31
Light snow
0°

What’s the Weather Like in Rhode Island This January?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Rhode Island’s cities this January.
CloudyProvidence1 °C / -4 °CCloudyNewport1 °C / -3 °CCloudySouth Kingstown2 °C / -3 °CCloudyChepachet0 °C / -6 °CCloudyWesterly1 °C / -4 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during January in Rhode Island

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Rhode Island day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 5° /-1° 16 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 1° /-3° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 7 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-3° 9.3 mm 6.7 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Light rain
Light rain
 4° /-6° 5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /0° 21 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Light snow
Light snow
 3° /-1° 10.1 mm 2.7 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 7° /0° 19.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-4° 4.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-5° 1 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 17 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-4° 1.2 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 18 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 10 mm 2 cm
Jan. 19 Light snow
Light snow
 2° /-3° 2.8 mm 1.6 cm
Jan. 20 Light snow
Light snow
 -2° /-8° 8.8 mm 6.4 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 1° /-4° 1.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 -2° /-7° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 1° /-5° 27.9 mm 15.9 cm
Jan. 26 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 3° /-2° 13.8 mm 8.5 cm
Jan. 27 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-5° 1 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 28 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 -1° /-6° 6.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-5° 2.5 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 30 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-7° 4.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rhode Island in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rhode Island forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rhode Island in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rhode Island during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Rhode Island during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 170.1 mm is expected in Rhode Island during January, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Rhode Island in January 2027?
Rhode Island experiences an average snowfall of 48.7 cm during January, occurring over 5 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rhode Island during January?
The average wind speed in Rhode Island during January is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Rhode Island snow forecast January 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Rhode Island’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Rhode Island sees 5 snowy days during January, with approximately 48.7 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Rhode Island

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rhode Islands January weather 💧
Typically, Rhode Island has 6 rainy days in January with a total of 170.1 mm of rainfall.
Counties in Rhode Island
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Newport CountyProvidence CountyWashington County
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