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Providence, RI Weather on April 20
April 20th in Providence, RI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 42°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 20th was in 1976 (71°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (41°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 22% of April 20th dates historically, with the wettest April 20th recording 2.46" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 20
Planning for April 20th in Providence, RI? Great weather for outdoor activities.
April 20 Weather Records for Providence
- •The all-time record high for April 20th in Providence, RI is 89°F, set in 1976.
- •The coldest April 20th on record dropped to 31°F in 2001.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 20th in 3 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 20 ever in Providence?
The warmest April 20 in Providence, RI reached 89°F in 1976. That is 26°F above the long-term average high of 63°F.
What was the coldest April 20 ever in Providence?
The coldest April 20 in Providence, RI dropped to 31°F in 2001. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 42°F.
What is the average temperature on April 20 in Providence?
On April 20, Providence averages a high of 63°F and a low of 42°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from PROVIDENCE.
How many years of weather data are available for April 20 in Providence?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 20 in Providence, RI, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 20 Weather History in Providence
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 61°F | 44°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 2023 | 58°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 59°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 73°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 54°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 70°F | 55°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2018 | 55°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 63°F | 45°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2016 | 62°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 56°F | 42°F | 2.46" | -- |
| 2014 | 56°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 67°F | 44°F | 1.07" | -- |
| 2012 | 68°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 54°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 69°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 54°F | 36°F | 1.7" | -- |
| 2008 | 66°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 64°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 86°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 71°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 63°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 60°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 61°F | 42°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 56°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 56°F | 45°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1997 | 59°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 59°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 61°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 60°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 60°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 51°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 60°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 67°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 64°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 59°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 45°F | 38°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1982 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 54°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 72°F | 41°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1979 | 58°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 63°F | 46°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 1977 | 62°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 89°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 60°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 56°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 61°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 53°F | 34°F | 2.18" | -- |
| 1971 | 63°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: PROVIDENCE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Providence, RI, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.