Providence Weather History
Rhode Island · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Providence sits 4656km from the equator, 10m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, humid summers, mild winters, and rain year round (Humid subtropical climate). Its record high is 39.0°C, set 2011-07-22, its record low -25.8°C, set 2016-02-14.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Providence
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Providence?
The highest temperature in this record for Providence is 39.0°C, measured on 2011-07-22. That is a recorded daily value from Providence's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Providence?
The lowest temperature in this record for Providence is -25.8°C, measured on 2016-02-14. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Providence get a year?
Providence averages 1139mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 119 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Providence?
On 2009-08-29, 100.2mm fell on Providence, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Providence get a year?
Providence averages 3119 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Providence?
Across the summer months Providence averages a daytime high near 26.4°C, while winter nights average -4.7°C. The seasons here are set from Providence's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Providence?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Providence is 59 km/h, on 1985-09-27. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
