August weather forecast
Rhode Island, USA

August in Rhode Island is a summer month that carries with it a subtle hint of the impending fall. The sun remains a dominant presence, yet there's a perceptible mellowing in the atmosphere. Providence, a key climatic reference for the state, exhibits the gentle shifts emblematic of this month.

Temperatures in August typically range from 63°F (17.2°C) to 83°F (28.3°C). The Atlantic Ocean continues to play its role as a climatic moderator, ensuring the coastal regions maintain a relatively cooler ambience, especially during the evenings. This maritime influence provides a cooling counterpoint, particularly on days when the state's interior regions experience higher temperatures.

Rainfall in August is characterized by intermittent showers, occasionally punctuated by thunderstorms. These brief rainy spells, although not frequent, bring about a refreshing change from the dominant sunny days. The western regions of Rhode Island, consistent with their behavior in previous months, echo this precipitation pattern. Similarly, Providence and the areas surrounding the northern bay might experience sudden, yet brief, downpours, breaking the monotony of sunshine.

When juxtaposed against July, August presents as a marginally cooler month, signaling a transition. The days, while still long and sunny, hint at the forthcoming fall. As Rhode Island basks in the last full month of summer, residents and visitors gear up for the changing hues and cooler temperatures September is set to usher in.

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• Providence - August »
  The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.
• Warwick - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Warwick is August, with an average ocean temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C). The months with the highest UV index in Warwick are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Cranston - August »
  On the first day of August in Cranston sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. In August, in Cranston the rain falls for 5.7 days.
• Pawtucket - August »
  The month with the most sunshine in Pawtucket is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine. In August, Pawtucket experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), closely mirroring the climate in July.
• East Providence - August »
  Throughout the month of August, the average temperature in East Providence dips to a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) at night. In East Providence in August, during 13 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Woonsocket - August »
  August has the most sunshine of the year in Woonsocket with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. In Woonsocket in August, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Coventry - August »
  June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Coventry, Rhode Island. In August, in Coventry, Rhode Island, the rain falls for 16.8 days.
• Cumberland - August »
  June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cumberland, Rhode Island. In Cumberland in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• North Providence - August »
  On the first day of August in North Providence sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. In North Providence in August, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• West Warwick - August »
  In West Warwick in August, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in West Warwick, Rhode Island.
• North Kingstown - August »
  In North Kingstown in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of August in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:03 pm.