Carolina, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Washington County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,238
Population
503/sq mi density
$123,063
Median Income
$35,106 per capita
$366,000
Home Value
$660,841 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$123,063 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$366,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Carolina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4594°N, 71.6542°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.2 in |
Carolina has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (3.3").