Climate of Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Point-value climate at Providence (Rhode Island, United States of America). Population approximately 1,277,000.
Located in Rhode Island, United States of America, Providence has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 1,277,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 85 mm / 3.3 in (July) to 116 mm / 4.6 in (November) — about 1200 mm / 47.2 in across the year. Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Providence's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.6°C27.3°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.5°C29.3°F | 91 mm3.6″ | Snowy |
| March | 3.4°C38.1°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| April | 8.8°C47.8°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| May | 14.9°C58.8°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 19.8°C67.6°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 22.5°C72.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 18.4°C65.1°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 11.9°C53.4°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| November | 6.7°C44.1°F | 116 mm4.6″ | — |
| December | 0.8°C33.4°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Providence?
Providence does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Providence's warmest month is July at an average of 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and its driest month is July with about 85 mm / 3.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Providence?
Providence, in Rhode Island, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in January to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1200 mm / 47.2 in, with the wettest month being November (116 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest July (85 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Providence in July?
The average temperature in Providence in July is 23.1°C / 73.6°F, with rainfall of about 85 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Providence?
The driest month in Providence is July, with about 85 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Providence?
The wettest month in Providence is November, with approximately 116 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall.