Weather Forecast and Radar for Cranston, Rhode Island

Weather in Cranston, RI

Cranston, Rhode Island has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters.

In the summer, temperatures range from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit (23-30 °C). July is the hottest month, with an average high of 85 °F (29 °C) and an average low of 67 °F (19 °C). Heat waves can last for days, with temperatures reaching up to the mid-90s (32 °C). There is usually plenty of sunshine and precipitation is moderate.

In the winter, temperatures range from the mid-20s to the mid-30s Fahrenheit (-4 to 1 °C). January is the coldest month, with an average high of 35 °F (1 °C) and an average low of 26 °F (-3 °C). Snowfall is common, with an average of 32 inches (81 cm) per season.

In the spring and fall, temperatures range from the mid-40s to the mid-60s Fahrenheit (7-18 °C). There is usually an abundance of rainfall and the days are comfortable and mild.

Overall, Cranston has four distinct seasons and the weather is mild and pleasant.

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As of 2020, the city population is 81252.

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