Providence Weather Forecast
Providence weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Providence?
No - rain is unlikely in Providence today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 3% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Providence
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 1% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 56° / 39° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 41° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 57° | 1% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 3% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 51° | 3% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 48° | 5% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 57° | 17% · 1,0 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 43° | 18% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 39° | 19% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 62° / 40° | 12% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 46° | 25% · 2,0 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 62° / 47° | 19% · 3,3 in | 29 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 43° | 7% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 42° | 19% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
What this means for Providence
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 3.6°F above the 64°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 79°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 68°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% 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 4:49 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 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
