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Newport weather in January (Rhode Island, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Newport during January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Newport includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -4°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Newport in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Newport. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newport climate page with graphs.

 

Newport, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 58% *  
* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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