January Rainfall and Precipitation in Rhode Island

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Rhode Island, the United States of America in January.

Rhode Island, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in New Shoreham (85 mm (3.3 in)) to high in Coventry (108 mm (4.3 in)). January is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Rhode Island precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Rhode Island, the United States of America receive in January?

Middletown sees moderate snow/rainfall in January, averaging around 98 mm (3.9 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Rhode Island, the United States of America in January?

Middletown sees roughly 11 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Rhode Island, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

In our database, Coventry stands out as having an average snow/rainfall level of 108 mm (4.3 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in January in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Based on our database, New Shoreham sees the least snow/rainfall in Rhode Island, the United States of America in January, with around 85 mm (3.3 in) on average.

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