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Providence, Rhode Island

Skyline of Providence, Rhode Island, USA with a view of Providence River Bridge

Providence climate

Providence’s six comfortable months leave a long freezing, humid, and allergy edge

Providence’s climate display lists an 81°F average summer high, 10 days above 90, a 25°F average winter low, and 114 days below freezing. Humidity is 80 percent, 6 months are comfortable, and solar exposure is 1,473 peak sun hours per year. May, June, July, August, September, and October are the best listed months, while January, February, and December are toughest.

Air quality is Excellent, allergy levels are Poor, and long term fine particle pollution is 5.8 micrograms per cubic meter for the modeled average from 2021 to 2025. Climate heat risk is Low, drought risk is Low, and weather volatility is Limited. The separate safety ledger lists High heat risk, so cooling, moisture control, winter heating, and emergency planning should remain distinct.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.9 / 5

Average Summer High
81°F

Mild · 81°F

Days Above 90°F
10 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
25°F / -4°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
114 days/year

Poor

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
80%

Good

Comfortable Months
6 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1473 peak sun hrs/yr

Poor

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jan, Feb, Dec
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Limited

2.5 / 5

Providence in everyday life

Could Providence work for you?

What may work well

  • Providence has an 81°F average summer high, a 25°F average winter low, 6 comfortable months, and 1,473 peak sun hours in the climate display.
  • May through October provide six best listed months for parks, river routes, arts, family visits, and outdoor planning.
  • Excellent air quality and Providence’s parks, public art, museum, and river destinations offer specific choices when surfaces, weather, and access fit the household.

What to think about

  • A 25°F average winter low and 114 days below freezing make heating, pavement, parking, drainage, and winter travel important.
  • Humidity is 80 percent and allergy levels are Poor, so ventilation, moisture control, indoor air, and personal sensitivity matter.
  • High safety heat and flood rows remain separate concerns even beside Low climate heat and drought rows and Excellent air quality.

Plan Providence around cold, humidity, and allergies

  1. Visit in a warm month and a cold month

    Notice cooling, ventilation, shade, pollen, humidity, heating, windows, entry surfaces, flood planning, parking, and the route from the home to care, groceries, parks, and arts.

  2. Price heating and moisture control

    Review utility history, heating, ventilation, windows, insulation, lower levels, drainage, moisture, power planning, insurance, and maintenance.

  3. Pair outdoor and indoor choices

    Compare Roger Williams Park, river routes, WaterFire, RISD Museum, city paths, indoor culture, care, family visits, and cold, wet, or high allergy alternatives.

  4. Keep climate fields distinct

    Use Excellent air quality, 5.8 micrograms per cubic meter modeled fine particle pollution, Poor allergies, Low climate heat and drought, Limited volatility, and High safety heat and flood rows separately.

Questions retirees ask

What is Providence’s climate like?

Providence has an 81°F average summer high, 10 days above 90, a 25°F average winter low, 114 days below freezing, 80 percent humidity, and 6 comfortable months. Allergy levels are Poor, air quality is Excellent, and May through October are the best listed months.

Does Providence have cold winters?

The published average winter low is 25°F, with 114 days below freezing. Heating, insulation, winter surfaces, drainage, parking, power planning, and indoor options matter alongside the six comfortable months.

Are allergies a concern in Providence?

The published allergy level is Poor. Pair that label with 80 percent humidity, ventilation, moisture control, indoor choices, medication planning, and the household’s own sensitivity when reviewing a home and outdoor calendar.

Is Providence air quality good?

The published air quality field is Excellent, and long term fine particle pollution is 5.8 micrograms per cubic meter for the modeled average from 2021 to 2025. Keep those rows beside Poor allergies, humidity, heat, flood, cold, and home ventilation questions.

When is Providence most comfortable outdoors?

May, June, July, August, September, and October are the best listed months, and 6 months are comfortable. Roger Williams Park, river routes, WaterFire, RISD Museum, the selected home, and the route back still need to fit mobility, allergies, and weather.

Providence offers six comfortable months, Excellent air quality, river and park choices, and a defined warm season, but 25°F cold, 114 freezing days, 80 percent humidity, Poor allergies, and High safety heat and flood rows make the home carry much of the year. For Providence’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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