May weather forecast
Rhode Island, USA

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Weather in May

May in Rhode Island ushers in a robust spring ambiance, with nature in full bloom and a marked shift towards warmer weather. The city of Providence, central to Rhode Island's climatic dynamics, often mirrors the state's overall weather tendencies during this period.

Throughout May, temperatures in Rhode Island generally oscillate between 50°F (10°C) and 70°F (21.1°C). The influence of the Atlantic ensures that coastal areas, while warm, often stay a tad cooler than the inland regions due to the gentle sea breezes. As the month progresses, nighttime temperatures are comfortably cool, making it pleasant without the need for heavy layers.

By May, snow is a distant memory, and rain takes center stage as the primary form of precipitation. The state's western regions, which bore the brunt of winter's snow, now receive rainfall similar to other parts of the state. Providence and the environs of the northern bay are no exceptions, experiencing rainfall that's typical for this month, with occasional heavier showers.

When juxtaposed with April, May's identity as a harbinger of summer becomes evident. The significant warmth, decreased rainfall volatility, and lush landscapes all hint at the approach of June, a month that sees Rhode Island transitioning into the full embrace of summer.

  • Providence - May »
    On the first day of May sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. In May, in Providence the rain falls for 14.2 days.
  • Warwick - May »
    In Warwick during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Warwick snow does not fall in May through October.
  • Cranston - May »
    On the first day of May in Cranston sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. Throughout the year, in Cranston, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.
  • Pawtucket - May »
    On the last day of the month, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT. In Pawtucket in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • East Providence - May »
    In May, in East Providence the rain falls for 14.2 days. May is the last month it regularly snows in East Providence, Rhode Island.
  • Woonsocket - May »
    On the last day of the month, in Woonsocket, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT. In Woonsocket in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Coventry - May »
    In Coventry during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 12.99" (330mm) of snow. In Coventry, Rhode Island, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
  • Cumberland - May »
    In Cumberland, Rhode Island, in May, during 14.1 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cumberland, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 12.64" (321mm) of snow is accumulated.
  • North Providence - May »
    In North Providence, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In North Providence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.1 days and collects up to 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.
  • West Warwick - May »
    On the last day of May, in West Warwick sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT. In West Warwick in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • North Kingstown - May »
    In North Kingstown in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In North Kingstown, in May, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
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