Weather Forecast for Providence

Rhode Island, United States of America

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Current Weather - Providence: 0°C

Rhode Island, United States of America

Mist

Feels like -1°C

Wind

4 km/h W

Humidity

100%

Pressure

1014 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

1 km

Moderate rain

Moderate rain

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

High

9°C

Low

0°C

Rain Chance

87%

Hourly Forecast

Partly Cloudy 8°C
14:00
Partly Cloudy 8°C
15:00
Light drizzle 7°C
16:00
Light rain 5°C
17:00
Fog 3°C
18:00
Fog 2°C
19:00
Light sleet 1°C
20:00
Overcast 1°C
21:00
Overcast 1°C
22:00
Heavy snow 0°C
23:00
Feb 19

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

9 km/h

Humidity

92%

Precipitation

6 mm

UV Index

0

Visibility

5 km

Rain Chance

87%

Snow Chance

7%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

06:37 AM

Sunset

05:23 PM

Moonrise

07:11 AM

Moonset

06:53 PM

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Moon Illumination

0%

Air Quality

PM2.5

31.2

μg/m³

PM10

32.2

μg/m³

NO₂

42.9

μg/m³

O₃

30.3

μg/m³

SO₂

5.2

μg/m³

CO

463.9

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 2 GB DEFRA Index: 3

Solar Radiation Data

Shortwave Radiation

85.46

Diffuse Radiation

39.46

DNI

80.44

GTI

29.07

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement issued February 18 at 1:32AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Hartford; Tolland; Windham; Southern Worcester; Western Norfolk; Northern Bristol; Western Plymouth; Eastern Plymouth; Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Northwest Providence; Southeast Providence; Western Kent; Eastern Kent; Bristol; Washington; Newport; Block Island Feb 18, 01:32 AM - Feb 18, 08:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

Patchy dense fog this morning resulted in poor visibility as low as one quarter mile. With temperatures also near freezing, this could lead to slippery spots on untreated surfaces in addition to the poor visibility. Elevated surfaces such as bridges are most likely to have icy spots. Travelers this morning should slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination safely. Remain alert for sudden drops in visibility and possible icy spots.

Event: Special Weather Statement Certainty: Observed Category: Met

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 17 at 12:53PM EST until February 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau Feb 17, 12:53 PM - Feb 18, 04:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Event: Dense Fog Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Special Weather Statement issued February 17 at 11:11PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Western Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Nassau; Southern Nassau Feb 17, 11:11 PM - Feb 18, 10:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

Surface temperatures were at or below freezing across much of the area, and will remain below freezing through the overnight and into early Wednesday morning. With widespread dense fog expected moisture will freeze on the cold surfaces resulting in black ice. Motorists are urged to slow down and travel with caution into Wednesday morning.

Event: Special Weather Statement Certainty: Observed Category: Met

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 18 at 1:31AM EST until February 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Northern Fairfield; Northern New Haven; Northern Middlesex; Northern New London; Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern New London; Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau Feb 18, 01:31 AM - Feb 18, 10:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey, and southeastern New York. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Event: Dense Fog Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 11:38AM EST until February 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin; Northern Worcester; Western Hampshire; Western Hampden; Eastern Hampshire; Eastern Hampden; Southern Worcester; Northwest Middlesex County Feb 17, 11:38 AM - Feb 18, 04:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Much of western and central Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be impacted Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night due to low visibility at times and snow covered roads.

Plan on extra travel time. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

When to visit Providence?

Plan your perfect trip with our month-by-month weather guide

⭐ Best months: June July September

January

☀️
3°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🥶 Coldest month

February

☀️
5°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

March

☀️
8°C
💧
16 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🌧 Wettest month,

April

☀️
15°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Heavy snow expected

May

☀️
20°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
🌵 Driest month

June

☀️
26°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit

July

☀️
29°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit
🔥 Hottest month

August

☀️
28°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall

September

☀️
24°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit

October

☀️
18°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
Moderate snowfall

November

☀️
12°C
💧
13 Days of rain
❄️
Moderate snowfall

December

☀️
6°C
💧
16 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall