South Kingstown, RI typically has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. The area typically experiences four distinct seasons with rainfall occurring evenly throughout the year. During the warmest months of July and August, the average high temperatures reach into the mid-80s Fahrenheit while overnight lows drop into the upper-60s. In the wintertime, high temperatures average around freezing while lows typically hover in the low 20s. Although snowfall is common in South Kingstown during this time of year, it can also occur often in late autumn and early spring.
South Kingstown, Rhode Island gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
South Kingstown averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in South Kingstown. The US average is 205 sunny days.
South Kingstown gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year