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Providence, RI vs Plymouth, MA

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Highlights

On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Plymouth. Providence averages 200 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Plymouth, Massachusetts gets 50.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Providence, Rhode Island gets 49.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Plymouth averages 36.3 inches of snow per year. Providence averages 36.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Plymouth, Massachusetts
Summer High:
the July high is around 81.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.9
Rain: averages 50.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36.3 inches of snow a year

Providence, Rhode Island
Summer High:
the July high is around 82.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.9
Rain: averages 49.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36.2 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Plymouth

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Plymouth is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Massachusetts.

7 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Plymouth, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Providence

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Providence is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

7 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Providence, while January and February are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Providence, RI

6 PM PST

Clear

46°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear36° / 65°S 2 to 6 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy43° / 64°SW 5 to 9 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers53° / 73°W 6 to 9 mph
Monday NightChance Light Rain50° / 64°SE 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightChance Light Rain48° / 64°E 12 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy47° / 67°S 7 to 10 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Light Rain51° / 66°SW 9 to 13 mph

Today's Weather - Plymouth, MA

6 PM PST

Clear then Patchy Frost

44°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear then Patchy Frost32° / 54°S 6 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy43° / 59°SW 8 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers48° / 62°W 10 mph
Monday NightMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain46° / 59°SE 8 mph
Tuesday NightChance Light Rain45° / 57°SE 13 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy44° / 62°SE 8 to 12 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Light Rain48° / 62°SW 10 to 14 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthProvidence, RIPlymouth, MA
January37° / 19°38° / 19°
February40° / 22°40° / 21°
March48° / 29°47° / 27°
April58° / 38°56° / 36°
May69° / 47°66° / 45°
June77° / 57°76° / 55°
July83° / 63°81° / 62°
August81° / 62°80° / 60°
September74° / 54°73° / 53°
October63° / 43°62° / 42°
November53° / 34°53° / 34°
December42° / 25°43° / 24°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Providence / Plymouth
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 2811 / 115 / 5
February0 / 025 / 2510 / 104 / 4
March0 / 020 / 2312 / 123 / 2
April0 / 06 / 912 / 120 / 0
May0 / 01 / 112 / 120 / 0
June2 / 10 / 011 / 110 / 0
July4 / 30 / 010 / 100 / 0
August2 / 20 / 09 / 100 / 0
September1 / 00 / 09 / 90 / 0
October0 / 03 / 410 / 100 / 0
November0 / 013 / 1410 / 111 / 0
December0 / 025 / 2511 / 123 / 3
July is the hottest month for Providence with an average high temperature of 82.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Rhode Island. In Providence, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Providence are June, August and September.

July is the hottest month for Plymouth with an average high temperature of 81.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Massachusetts. In Plymouth, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Plymouth are August, June and July.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Providence with an average of 18.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Plymouth with an average of 18.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.



In Providence, there are 8.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Rhode Island.

In Plymouth, there are 6.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.



In Providence, there are 119.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Rhode Island.

In Plymouth, there are 128.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.



In Providence, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Rhode Island.

In Plymouth, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Massachusetts.



March is the wettest month in Providence with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.3 inches in Providence means that it is drier than most places in Rhode Island.


March is the wettest month in Plymouth with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 27% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.6 inches in Plymouth means that it is wetter than most places in Massachusetts.


May is the rainiest month in Providence with 12.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 127.1 rainy days annually in Providence, which is rainier than most places in Rhode Island. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Plymouth with 11.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.1 rainy days. There are 129.3 rainy days annually in Plymouth, which is rainier than most places in Massachusetts. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 36.2 inches in Providence means that it is about average compared to other places in Rhode Island.

An annual snowfall of 36.3 inches in Plymouth means that it is less snowy than most places in Massachusetts.



January is the snowiest month in Providence with 10.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Plymouth with 11.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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