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Weather & Climate in Narragansett Pier, RI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Narragansett Pier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 65 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation65 ft (20 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density863/sq mi
Coordinates41.4270°N, 71.4665°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportRhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience97.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 122 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 51 km 5 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 135 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 121 km 10 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 35 km 12 km
Apr 9, 2019 63 km SSE of Sagaponack, New York M3.0 122 km 7 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 71 km 10 km
Oct 11, 1990 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts M2.7 93 km 13 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 125 km 2 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 86 km 4 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 44 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 49 km 9 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 82 km 5 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 122 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 75 mph 229 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 75 mph 202 km
1996 Edouard Category 1 81 mph 251 km
1991 Bob Category 2 109 mph 6 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 86 mph 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

114 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 10, 1954 EF3 100 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 86 km 28.0 mi 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 42 km 9.1 mi 0
Aug 7, 1986 EF2 38 km 4.0 mi 0
Sep 6, 1973 EF2 98 km 3.3 mi 0
Aug 28, 1970 EF2 51 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 18, 1967 EF2 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 12, 1962 EF2 89 km 4.1 mi 0
Sep 7, 1958 EF2 87 km 1.3 mi 0
Nov 21, 1956 EF2 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Dec 18, 1951 EF2 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 20, 1951 EF2 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 1950 EF2 93 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 53 km 8.6 mi 0
Jun 26, 2024 EF1 44 km 0.6 mi 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 51 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 52 km 1.6 mi 0
Sep 13, 2023 EF1 56 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF1 58 km 7.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NOMANS AERIAL RX (546 acres, 2008).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 NOMANS AERIAL RX 546 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
March 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 4.4 in

Narragansett Pier has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.1").

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