Providence Weather Forecast
Providence weather: 64°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Providence
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 30 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 1,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Providence
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 64° | 12% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 75° / 64° | 46% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 7% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 59° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 61° | 19% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 86° / 68° | 29% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 61° | 19% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 54° | 11% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 55° | 16% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 71° | 20% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 65° | 19% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 56° | 19% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 55° | 19% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 57° | 16% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 21% | -- | — |
What this means for Providence
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 7.2°F below the 79°F typical for this month.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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.
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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 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Providence?
June and August 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 5:14 PM.
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 August 22, 2026 at 5:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
