Weather on March 2

Providence, RI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
27°F
Warmest
1972
51°F avg
Coldest
2026
18°F avg

About This Date

March 2nd in Providence, RI typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 27°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 2nd was in 1972 (51°F average), while the coldest was 2026 (18°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 46% of recorded March 2nd dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 10"). The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 2nd in Providence, RI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026coldest26°11°18°
202530°18°24°
202450°31°41°4.65"
202347°36°41°0.3"
202247°31°39°0.05"
202131°16°24°
202055°22°39°
201934°30°32°0.84"3.7"
201845°35°40°6.48"
201757°30°44°
201654°25°40°0.74"
201536°23°30°0.1"
201437°31°34°
201341°34°37°
201235°25°30°0.1"
201148°24°36°
201050°36°43°
200925°18°21°2.08"10"
200843°27°35°
200753°27°40°7.29"
200632°20°26°0.84"6.2"
200535°24°30°0.03"0.1"
200463°37°50°
200345°32°38°3.2"0.7"
200246°24°35°0.18"
200130°22°26°0.03"0.2"
200049°34°41°
199944°27°35°
199854°34°44°
199760°39°50°0.41"
199632°24°28°1.68"7.1"
199537°28°33°
199433°17°25°0.1"0.5"
199345°20°32°
199241°23°32°
199163°40°51°1.37"
199050°33°42°
198938°20°29°
198849°16°32°
198737°32°35°0.28"1"
198642°25°33°
198561°36°48°0.46"
198434°19°26°
198345°40°42°2.16"
198243°30°36°0.48"
198144°30°37°0.08"
198026°13°19°
197941°33°37°0.15"
197827°11°19°
197742°25°33°
197638°27°32°0.61"0.3"
197533°24°29°
197442°31°36°
197359°35°47°
1972warmest64°37°51°0.05"
197144°28°36°
56 years of data from PROVIDENCE

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March 2nd Weather in Providence, RI - 55 Years of History