Rhode Island · precipitation record 1904–2026
Providence, RI
TODAY · 2026
WETTEST TODAY SINCE 2023
0.83in
4th wettest of 121 years · normal 0.0"
Accumulation
TODAY
0.83in
4th wettest of 121 yrs
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MONTH TO DATE
2.89in
6th wettest of 122 yrs
419% of normal
419% of normal
LAST 90 DAYS
7.95in
30th driest of 122 yrs
84% of normal
84% of normal
YEAR TO DATE
20.66in
43rd driest of 122 yrs
92% of normal
92% of normal
Extremes & Streaks
Biggest Day on Record
6.31in
on Aug 4, 1979 · in 123 years
Dry Streak
1days
current run under 0.01" · longest ever 34 days (to Nov 11, 1924)
Wet Streak
0days
consecutive days with rain · longest ever 13 days
Year to Date vs Normal
92%
20.66" of a normal 22.42" · wettest 41.67" (2024) · driest 13.04" (1957)
This Year's Rainfall
Providence's cumulative rainfall so far this year against its own record — the normal accumulation, and the wettest & driest years to date. The bright line is the running total; where it rides the band tells the story at a glance.
Sun & Location
Sun & Daylight Today
| Sunrise | 4:20 AM |
| Sunset | 7:22 PM |
| Solar noon | 11:51 AM |
| Daylight | 15h 01m |
Local standard time (no DST), level horizon.
Location
Nearby Stations
Milton, MA37 mi NEWorcester, MA44 mi NWBoston, MA49 mi NEHartford, CT65 mi WWestfield, MA72 mi WManchester, NH83 mi N
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