Bristol, Rhode Island is characterized by a humid continental climate with warm and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the mid-80s (Fahrenheit), while in the winter they can often dip below freezing. Bristol receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation each year, which is spread out evenly throughout the seasons. The area also experiences all four seasons quite distinctly, with cooler autumn and spring months typically sandwiched between hot summers and cold winters.
Bristol, Rhode Island gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bristol 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 Bristol. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bristol gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year