Weather in Providence, Rhode Island, United States in August
In an average August, Providence sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 82°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 63°F |
| Typical low range | 56°F to 69°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
2002-08-14
Lowest
62°F
1986-08-28
Low
Highest
77°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
44°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
137°F
2022-08-09
Lowest
41°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2006-08-02
Lowest
6.2 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2011-08-28
Lowest
3 mph
1993-08-13
Precip
Wettest
8.13 in
2011
Driest
1.01 in
1984
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