January weather forecast
Riverside, RI

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Weather in January

The crisp winter weather of Riverside starts the year with significant snowfall, correlating with lower temperatures. Notably, January has the year's coldest temperatures, ranging between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C). Outdoor enthusiasts can partake in winter sports and activities owing to the high likelihood of snow. Despite the shorter daylight periods, the month exhibits a unique charm for visitors and locals. Sudden wind gusts add to the wintry ambiance, completing the January weather tableau.

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) respectively, January is Riverside's coldest month.

Humidity

In Riverside, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riverside, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Riverside, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Riverside, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Riverside, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riverside are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Riverside?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), is the coldest month in Riverside, Rhode Island.

How cold is it in Riverside in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Riverside, Rhode Island, are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Riverside?

The average relative humidity in January in Riverside, Rhode Island, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Riverside?

In Riverside, Rhode Island, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Riverside in January?

In Riverside, in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Riverside?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Riverside?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Riverside is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Riverside?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Riverside?

In Riverside, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Riverside, RI

Average temperature in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Riverside, RI

Average pressure in January - Riverside, 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
Riverside, RI

Average wind speed in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Riverside, RI

Average humidity in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in January
Riverside, RI

Average rainfall in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in January
Riverside, RI

Average rainfall days in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Riverside, RI

Average snowfall in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Riverside, RI

Average snowfall days in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Riverside, RI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Riverside, RI

Average sunshine days in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Riverside, RI

Average UV index in January - Riverside, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Riverside, RI

Average cloud cover in January - Riverside, RI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Riverside, RI

Average visibility in January - Riverside, 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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