Cranston, RI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Cranston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cranston.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cranston
What is the weather usually like in Cranston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 47.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,208 mm
- 36.6 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cranston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PROVIDENCE T F GREEN AP, RI US (USW00014765), adjusted for the elevation of Cranston.
Cranston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cranston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 32 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:04 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 Cranston?
Cranston has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 47.5 inches (1,208 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cranston is June to September. At 62 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 Cranston
What is the hottest month in Cranston?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Cranston?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Cranston?
About 47.5 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Cranston?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cranston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cranston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Cranston in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 36°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Cranston?
Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:27 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Cranston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cranston.
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