Weather in Providence, Rhode Island, United States in January
In an average January, Providence sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 20°F to 46°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 3°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
64°F
2007-01-06
Lowest
0°F
1994-01-16
Low
Highest
50°F
1995-01-16
Lowest
-15°F
1984-01-22
Feels-like
Highest
45°F
1995-01-16
Lowest
-32°F
1994-01-17
Humidity
Highest
10.8 g/m³
1995-01-16
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1994-01-16
Wind
Highest
24 mph
2013-01-31
Lowest
3 mph
1993-01-12
Precip
Wettest
8.17 in
2024
Driest
1.08 in
1981
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