Pontiac, RI
Unincorporated community in Providence County, Rhode Island
Pontiac is a small unincorporated community in Providence County, Rhode Island. It is 2.7 miles N of Cranston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02886.
Pontiac at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Providence County
- ZIP code
- 02886
- Nearest town
- Cranston (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.7311, -71.4792
Weather in Pontiac now
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Pontiac weather by the hour
Pontiac weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pontiac.
This week in Pontiac
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pontiac
What is the weather usually like in Pontiac?
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 Pontiac: 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 Pontiac.
Pontiac weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pontiac through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 14 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 | 6:33 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 Pontiac?
Pontiac 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 Pontiac is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Pontiac
The closest live webcam is Narragansett › East, 16.8 miles S of Pontiac.
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Questions about Pontiac
Where is Pontiac, RI?
Pontiac is an unincorporated community in Providence County, Rhode Island, 2.7 miles N of Cranston.
What county is Pontiac in?
Pontiac is in Providence County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Pontiac, RI?
The ZIP code for Pontiac is 02886.
What is the nearest town to Pontiac?
Cranston, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pontiac?
Yes. The closest is Narragansett › East, 16.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pontiac?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Pontiac?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Pontiac?
About 47.5 inches (1,208 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Pontiac?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pontiac?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pontiac have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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