Weather in Rhode Island

Rhode Island enjoys a warm summer humid continental climate and is blessed with a distinct seasonal cycle of four seasons. The moderating influence of the sea winds, tempers the weather conditions particularly in the Seaboard Lowland, which has a more moderate climate than the rest of New England. As is characteristic of moist continental climate, the island experiences hot rainy summers and cold snowy winters. The average annual air temperature is about 50o F (10o C) in various parts of the state.


Highest ever temperature recorded: 105F (40°C),
Lowest ever temperature recorded: 13 °F (-25 °C)
Monthly Average temperatures: 82 °F (28 °C) to a low of 20 °F (-7 °C)
Average Annual Precipitation: 48 to 52 inches in different parts of the State

As the state is located at the junction of many storm tracks, Rhode Island's weather is subject to frequent and sudden. The worst storms to hit the island was the great gale in 1815, the 1938 hurricane, and a severe blizzard in 1978.


Log on to Travour.com for all the information you need to know about Weather in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Weather and Climate and best time to visit Rhode Island. For more information on Rhode Island and other Islands around the world, keep clicking through Travour.