Providence, RI Weather
Providence hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 86°F (30°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Providence weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Providence looks sunny, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 61°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Providence 14-day forecast
About the weather in Providence
Providence has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 38°F (3°C) in January to around 83°F (28°C) in July, and the city records roughly 131 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Providence weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 38°F (3°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -14°F (-26°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 14 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 66°F (19°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 38°F (3°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -14°F (-26°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.1 inches (129 mm) of rain over 11 days, while August is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 14 days in a typical year, mostly from December through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Providence is mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Providence brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Providence is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Providence runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 41°F (5°C) and nights around 25°F (-4°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 10 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Providence by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 23° | 10 | 4.5 in | 5.9 h/day | 67% |
| February | 41° | 23° | 10 | 3.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 69% |
| March | 47° | 29° | 12 | 4.4 in | 8.0 h/day | 65% |
| April | 57° | 39° | 12 | 4.7 in | 8.4 h/day | 68% |
| May | 69° | 50° | 11 | 3.5 in | 9.8 h/day | 70% |
| June | 77° | 59° | 11 | 3.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 71% |
| July | 83° | 66° | 13 | 4.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 74% |
| August | 82° | 65° | 12 | 3.5 in | 10.6 h/day | 74% |
| September | 75° | 59° | 10 | 4.5 in | 8.7 h/day | 76% |
| October | 64° | 48° | 10 | 4.6 in | 7.4 h/day | 76% |
| November | 52° | 36° | 8 | 3.6 in | 6.7 h/day | 70% |
| December | 43° | 29° | 11 | 5.1 in | 5.7 h/day | 72% |