Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Providence T F Green, RI Climate
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- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 47.5"
- Annual precip
- 202d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Providence T F Green
Providence T F Green, Rhode Island averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 47.5"
- annual precipitation · 37" snow
- 202 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
47.5"
Annual Snow
36.6"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Plus 36.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Providence T F Green) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Providence T F Green area.
How Providence T F Green compares to every U.S. city
Providence T F Green's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Providence T F Green
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Providence T F Green captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0" | 10.3" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4" | 10.5" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9" | 6.4" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3" | 0.6" | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2" | 0.2" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3" | 1.0" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7" | 7.6" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.0"
Snow: 10.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 3.4"
Snow: 10.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
Snow: 6.4"
11.6 days with precipitation
April 4.3"
Snow: 0.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 4.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 4.2"
Snow: 0.2"
10.2 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
Snow: 1.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 4.7"
Snow: 7.6"
11.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
202 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,478
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
812
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 9.5 | 25% | 34% |
| February | 60% | 10.2 | 21% | 39% |
| March | 59% | 10.3 | 23% | 40% |
| April | 62% | 9.7 | 23% | 37% |
| May | 69% | 9.0 | 22% | 37% |
| June | 69% | 8.4 | 20% | 25% |
| July | 71% | 8.0 | 17% | 25% |
| August | 71% | 7.8 | 22% | 22% |
| September | 74% | 8.0 | 26% | 28% |
| October | 68% | 8.6 | 28% | 33% |
| November | 67% | 8.7 | 24% | 35% |
| December | 65% | 9.2 | 25% | 36% |
What Providence T F Green's climate means for you
Providence T F Green runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 202 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,478 heating and 812 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Providence T F Green, RI
Providence T F Green, Rhode Island runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00014765, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Providence T F Green receives roughly 47.5 inches of precipitation each year, with 36.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 202 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 30. For energy use, 5,478 heating degree days and 812 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Providence T F Green scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Providence T F Green, RI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Providence T F Green, Rhode Island is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Providence T F Green get? ▼
Providence T F Green receives 47.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 36.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Providence T F Green? ▼
Providence T F Green has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Providence T F Green? ▼
Providence T F Green has approximately 202 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Providence T F Green? ▼
Providence T F Green has 5,478 heating degree days and 812 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Providence T F Green climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014765 near Providence T F Green.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014765. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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