Providence Weather Forecast
Providence weather: 66°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Providence is a city in Rhode Island. Providence is known for WaterFire and Brown University. It has a population of about 190.000.
Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Providence with clear. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 63°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 62%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Providence is June, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 43 mi away. Nearby highlights include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Nantucket and Central Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is 14.2°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Providence today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Providence right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:50 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Providence
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 78° / 63° | 62% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Rain | 67° / 52° | 56% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 49° | 18% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 18% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 41° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 39° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 46° | 2% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 6% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 45° | 6% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 40° | 11% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 54° | 18% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 55° | 17% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 49° | 16% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 47° | 16% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 57° | 19% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
Climate in Providence month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 21° | 4,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 22° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 33° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 40° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 61° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 67° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 63° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 57° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 48° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 36° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 28° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Providence
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Air quality and pollen in Providence
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Providence
Go in June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Providence?
Providence is a city in Rhode Island. Its coordinates are 41.824, -71.4128. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Providence right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Providence?
June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Providence, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Providence in?
Providence observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:50 AM.
How many people live in Providence?
Providence has a population of approximately 190.000.
What is the nearest airport to Providence?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 43 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 147 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 148 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Providence?
Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Nantucket, Central Park, Times Square and Empire State Building.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 1:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
