Providence, RI weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Providence in October, with highs near 64°F and lows near 45°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 6:27 pm | 7:16 am / 5:41 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry October brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 71°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2005: 15.4 in
- Driest October1994: 0.4 in
- Highest reading86°F (October 9, 2011)
- Lowest reading24°F (October 31, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 64°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 45°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 12 | 3 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Kennebunkport, ME116 mi · high 59°F · 12 wet days
How Providence ranks in October
- Normal high265th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days290th driest of 378
- Comfortable days158th most of 340
What to pack for Providence in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 30; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 16. All frost dates for Providence.
Heating and cooling
October has 336 heating degree days and 9 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Providence in October?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 24°F (October 31, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Providence in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (15.4 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Providence in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.2 in.
Is October a good time to visit Providence?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Providence (60 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 7.1 mi S of the city center, 60 ft (51 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 42 mi NNE of the city center, 12 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 7.0 mi S of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.