United StatesThe climate of Rhode Island
The current climate in Rhode Island features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Rhode Island, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Rhode Island in recent years was 36°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Rhode Island gets 1374 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 126 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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The best time to visit Rhode Island for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Rhode Island.
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Climate Table of Rhode Island
The climate table of Rhode Island shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 139 | 129 | 86 | 101 | 126 | 67 | 113 | 106 | 139 | 135 | 128 | 105 |
| Snow (cm) | 38 | 60 | 19 | 1,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 1,5 | 5,4 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Rhode Island, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Rhode Island
Yearly Temperature in Rhode Island
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rhode Island, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rhode Island
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rhode Island
Average Snowfall per Month in Rhode Island
Total Yearly Snowfall in Rhode Island
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Rhode Island, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Rhode Island
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Average weather in Rhode Island by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rhode Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.