Providence, RI All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Providence, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | August 2, 1975 |
| Record Low | -13°F (-25°C) | January 23, 1976 |
| Lowest High | 6.9°F (-14°C) | January 8, 1968 and January 21, 1985 and January 16, 1994 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | July 23, 1978 and July 5, 1999 and July 3, 2002 |
| Highest Mean | 89.5°F (32°C) | August 2, 1975 |
| Lowest Mean | -1.5°F (-19°C) | January 23, 1976 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.31" (160.3 mm) | August 4, 1979 |
| Max in One Month | 16.33" (414.9 mm) | March 2010 |
| Least in One Month | 0.05" (1.3 mm) | June 1949 |
| Max in One Year | 67.56" (1716.1 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 25.47" (646.9 mm) | 1965 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 19.0" (48.3 cm) | January 8, 1996 |
| Max in One Month | 36.7" (93.2 cm) | January 2005 |
| Max in One Season | 105.2" (267.1 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 86.1" (218.7 cm) | 1996 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | October 10, 1979 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.5" (6.4 cm) | October 10, 1979 |
| Latest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | May 10, 1977 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | May 10, 1977 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1948 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at PROVIDENCE (7 mi from Providence, RI). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Providence, RI?
The all-time record high in Providence, RI is 104°F (40°C), set on August 2, 1975.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Providence, RI?
The all-time record low in Providence, RI is -13°F (-25°C), set on January 23, 1976.
What is the most rain Providence, RI has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Providence, RI is 6.31 inches, on August 4, 1979.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Providence, RI?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Providence, RI is 19.0 inches, on January 8, 1996.
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