Weather in Providence in August
In an average August, Providence sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 65°F |
| Typical low range | 58°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
61°F
1987-08-28
Low
Highest
80°F
2006-08-03
Lowest
44°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
134°F
2016-08-14
Lowest
40°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
23.7 g/m³
2016-08-14
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1987-08-24
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2011-08-28
Lowest
4 mph
2001-08-13
Gust
Highest
72 mph
2011-08-28
Lowest
9 mph
1990-08-31
Precip
Wettest
7.79 in
1991
Driest
1.30 in
2015
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