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Providence, Rhode Island Weather

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Providence weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Providence, RI
Monday, June 15 at 2:39 PM
81
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
82°
Humidity
44%
Wind
8 mph
Sunrise
1:10 AM
Sunset
4:22 PM
Providence, RI
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastProvidence, RI: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 58 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 58°H 81°
Providence, RI
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 15
    Light Rain
    78%
    0.06″
    81°66°—
  2. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Overcast
    —
    —
    79°58°-2°
  3. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    75°58°-4°
  4. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Light Showers
    14%
    0.01″
    83°58°+8°
  5. Friday
    Jun 19
    Overcast
    18%
    —
    83°64°0°
  6. Saturday
    Jun 20
    Overcast
    18%
    —
    78°61°-5°
  7. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Overcast
    15%
    —
    79°57°+1°
Providence, RI
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°50°70°90°12p6p12a6anow 80°high 81°low 58°
Providence, RI
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WNW
289° · veering 101°
Direction
WNW
289°
Sustained
8
mph
Gust
10
mph
Peak 24h
29
avg 9
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 9 · pk 29 @ 12:00a
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 247SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 101° from the wnw.
Providence, RI
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1001.8
+0.1 mb in 3h · steady · 29.58 inHg
Now
1001.8
mb
3h
+0.1
mb
12h
-1.4
mb
24h
-6.5
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 999–1008
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1008.0999.41001.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Providence, RI
Air quality
42
AQI
Good
→-4 in 6h

AQI 42 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). Ozone at AQI 41 now. With UV 7.4 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 29 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Good
2.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
3μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERModerate
86μg/m³
UV IndexVery high
7.4

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 41 now. With UV 7.4 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 29 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 41
UV peak
7.4 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 29

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMON7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Providence, RI
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
69%
PARTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
85.6mi
UNLIMITED
105 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
18:39 UTC · Providence, RI · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
18:39 UTC · Providence, RI · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Providence, RI
Satellite · infrared · animated
Providence, RI
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Providence, RI
Almanac · Monday, June 15
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
Civil dawn
4:37 AM
Sunrise
1:10 AM
Daylight
15h 12m
Sunset
4:22 PM
Civil dusk
8:57 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Providence, RI
The moon
New Moon
1% illuminated
Moonrise
5:07 AM
Moonset
8:37 PM
In sign
♋︎ Cancer
Providence, RI
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

cultural
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Providence at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 8°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 27 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

16-Day Forecast — Providence

  1. Mon80°66°78%
  2. Tue79°59°0%
  3. Wed75°58°4%
  4. Thu83°58°14%
  5. Fri83°64°18%
  6. Sat78°61°18%
  7. Sun79°57°15%
  8. Mon71°57°32%
  9. Tue72°52°25%
  10. Wed74°51°16%
  11. Thu84°49°10%
  12. Fri67°58°35%
  13. Sat84°58°30%
  14. Sun86°56°27%
  15. Mon90°68°29%
  16. Tue87°72°29%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Providence

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 15, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

Sunrise before 5:30 AM; sunset nearly 8:30 PM.

Day 166 of 365 · Wedge 33 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

In Providence, July runs warmest near 74°F and January coldest around 30°F, while March is the wettest month (4.9 inches) and July the driest (2.9 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January30°4.0″7
February32°3.4″6
March39°4.9″7
April49°4.3″7
May59°3.4″7
June68°3.8″6
July74°2.9″6
August73°3.6″6
September66°4.2″6
October54°4.2″7
November45°4.3″6
December36°4.7″8

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Providence sees 30°F Januarys and 74°F Julys, a 44°F range, plus around 47.5 inches of precipitation across 79 days.

Providence's precipitation spreads evenly: March peaks at 4.9 inches on 7.2 wet days, while July holds 2.9 inches over 5.5 — no month dominates Providence's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups Providence with places like East Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI and Central Falls, RI.

By mid-April the frosts ease in Providence, opening the season for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. In Providence, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Providence's frost date. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to Providence and tender plants need cover. Within Providence, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting Providence's local frost dates.

Similar climates: East Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI, Central Falls, RI, Cranston, RI, Valley Falls, RI.

Naturalist notes

American robins begin their spring song in Providence around late March, marking one of the earliest signs that winter's grip is loosening.

Sugar maples start leafing out in early May, their tender green foliage emerging as soil temperatures climb above 40°F.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Providence?
Providence's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Providence the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Providence?
Providence sees its heaviest rain in March (around 4.9 inches), part of roughly 48 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Providence?
The warmest stretch in Providence comes in July, around 74°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Providence?
On average January is the chilliest month in Providence, about 30°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Providence?
Time tomatoes in Providence for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at Providence's frost line.
How many rainy days does Providence get?
Providence averages about 79 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Providence?
Providence sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 30°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Providence?
Providence's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Providence?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Providence in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Providence?
Current conditions for Providence and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Providence forecast updated?
The Providence forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Providence?
Day length in Providence peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Providence?
The next few days in Providence's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Providence, Rhode Island has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 30°F, July about 74°F, 44°F between them.

In a typical year Providence records about 48 inches of precipitation on around 79 days.

At 41.8°N, Providence's 44°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Providence's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Providence

  • 02903
  • 02906
  • 02907
  • 02908
  • 02904
  • 02905
  • 02909
  • 02912
  • 02918
  • 02901
  • 02902
  • 02940

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.