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Woonsocket, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Norfolk County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
43,074
Population
5,558/sq mi density
$58,614
Median Income
$30,593 per capita
$268,000
Home Value
$373,514 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
568
Violent Crime/100K
2,074 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,614 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$268,000 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
568 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Woonsocket experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0017°N, 71.4999°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norfolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 7.0 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in |
Woonsocket has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.5").