January weather forecast
Little Compton, RI

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Weather in January

January in Little Compton, Rhode Island, provides a chilly atmosphere, heralding the start of a new year. This month is marked by considerable frostiness, with average peak temperatures scaling to 36.1°F (2.3°C) and plunging to a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). There's a noticeable prevalence of cool weather, enveloping the city in the typical winter wonderland aura. This period also marks increased indoor activities, reducing instances of outdoor excitement. Compared to December, January offers slightly improved daylight hours but still maintains a generally cool weather pattern.

Temperature

Little Compton's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

In Little Compton, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Little Compton, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Little Compton, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Little Compton, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.9 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Little Compton is 9h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Little Compton, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Little Compton, the average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Little Compton are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Little Compton?

January, with its average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Little Compton?

In January, in Little Compton, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Little Compton?

In Little Compton, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Little Compton?

In January, in Little Compton, Rhode Island, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Little Compton in January?

In January, in Little Compton, Rhode Island, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Little Compton have in January?

The average day length in January in Little Compton, Rhode Island, is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Little Compton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Little Compton, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Little Compton?

In Little Compton, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Little Compton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Little Compton, Rhode Island, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Little Compton?

In Little Compton, Rhode Island, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Little Compton, RI

Average temperature in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°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 (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Little Compton, RI

Average pressure in January - Little Compton, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Little Compton, RI

Average wind speed in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Little Compton, RI

Average humidity in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Little Compton, RI

Average rainfall in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in January
Little Compton, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Little Compton, RI

Average snowfall in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Little Compton, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Little Compton, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Little Compton, 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Little Compton, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Little Compton, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Little Compton, RI

Average UV index in January - Little Compton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Little Compton, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Little Compton, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Little Compton, RI

Average visibility in January - Little Compton, 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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