Little Compton, RI has a typical New England climate which is characterized by warm and humid summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer range from an average high of 79°F (26°C) to a low of 60°F (16°C). Winters are generally cold with temperatures ranging from an average high of 37°F (3°C) to a low of 22°F (-6°C). Precipitation is evenly scattered throughout the year, with the highest rainfall amounts occurring during the fall months. The area also experiences moderate to heavy snowfall during the winter months.
Little Compton, Rhode Island gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Little Compton averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Little Compton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Little Compton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year