Cranston, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Kent County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
82,632
Population
2,915/sq mi density
$87,716
Median Income
$44,045 per capita
$348,800
Home Value
$457,533 Zillow
$1,332
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,065 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$87,716 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$348,800 home value, $1,332/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cranston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7697°N, 71.4850°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in |
Cranston has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.9").