Current Weather and Forecast in Providence, RI

Rhode Island, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 23:18
51°
Clear Feels like 46° · High 70° / Low 51°
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
50%
0 Low
Updated just now

Providence hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 70°F (21°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 64°F (18°C).

Now
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:48 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:19 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
46°
Wind
10 mph
WNW · gusts 25 mph
Humidity
50%
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
7% chance today

Providence weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Providence looks sunny, with a high of 60° and an overnight low of 43°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
60° / 43°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
06:48 AM / 06:19 PM

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Providence 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 70° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 60° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 66° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 72° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 65° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 63° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 66° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Fog
High 69° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 73%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 61° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 65° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 78° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 59° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 75° Low 55°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 54° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 57%

About the weather in Providence

Providence has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 23°. December brings the most rain, on about 11 days, while July is the sunniest, with 11.1 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 131 days.

Providence climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

When does Providence drop below freezing?
Average overnight lows sit at or below 0°C in 4 months of the year, December through March.
What is the rainiest month in Providence?
December, at 5.1 inches (129 mm) over about 11 days. August is the driest month, at 3.5 inches (88 mm).
What is the hottest month in Providence?
July, averaging 83°F (28°C) by day and 66°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Providence?
January, with highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows near 23°F (-5°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -14°F (-26°C).
Is there snow in Providence?
Yes - about 14 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through April.
How warm is Providence on average?
52°F (11°C) across all twelve months - about 61°F (16°C) by day and 44°F (7°C) after dark.
What is the best time to visit Providence?
Aim for August to October and May to June if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 11 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.