Bristol, RI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Bristol now
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Bristol weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bristol.
This week in Bristol
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bristol
What is the weather usually like in Bristol?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,255 mm
- 38.1 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bristol: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TIVERTON, RI US (USC00377581), adjusted for the elevation of Bristol.
Bristol weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bristol through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bristol?
Bristol has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bristol is June to September. At 131 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Bristol
What is the hottest month in Bristol?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Bristol?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Bristol?
About 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Bristol?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bristol?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bristol have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Bristol in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 37°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Bristol?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Bristol weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Bristol.
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