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Climate
Home » Rhode Island » Rhode Island Overview and History » ClimateThe location of Rhode Island on the New England coastline brings cold temperatures and precipitation mostly in the form of rain to the state. The Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean also play a part in determining the weather in Rhode Island.
The average temperature is around 50 degrees. January and February are the coldest months of the year with temperatures averaging a mere 29 degrees. July and August are the warmest months with temperatures close to 72 degrees. However, the sea breezes help to cool down those hot summer days. Late November until the end of March often bring freezing temperatures and both rain and snow. 42 inches for both rain and snow is the average, but it can vary from 25 to 65 inches. It is normal to see a thunderstorm from May to August and an occasional hurricane watch.
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