Bristol County, Rhode Island has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The average temperatures range from the low 20s in winter to mid-70s in summer. The area generally experiences an abundance of precipitation throughout the year, mainly in the form of moderate rain showers. Snowfall is common during winter months and thunderstorms are frequent during late spring and summer. Winters tend to be more cloudy than summers, while fog is present throughout most of the year due to its proximity to Narragansett Bay.
Bristol County, Rhode Island gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bristol County averages 33 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 County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bristol County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year