Weather in Providence in May
In an average May, Providence sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 78°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2010-05-26
Lowest
45°F
1987-05-05
Low
Highest
71°F
1996-05-21
Lowest
34°F
2008-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
114°F
2010-05-26
Lowest
25°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
17.8 g/m³
1987-05-29
Lowest
3.0 g/m³
1995-05-07
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2002-05-03
Lowest
4 mph
2011-05-21
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1990-05-11
Lowest
10 mph
2018-05-17
Precip
Wettest
7.21 in
2006
Driest
1.15 in
2015
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