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Weather & Climate in Woonsocket, RI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
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 |
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)
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 27, 2025 | 9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine | M3.8 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | M3.3 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1994 | 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts | M3.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire | M3.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1996 | 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island | M3.1 | 41 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.1 | 103 km | 2 km |
| Jan 27, 2000 | 3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire | M3.0 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Jan 10, 1999 | 1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts | M3.0 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 29 km SE of York Beach, Maine | M2.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire | M2.8 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2008 | 25 km SE of York Beach, Maine | M2.8 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 2 km SW of Napeague, New York | M2.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1999 | 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts | M2.7 | 61 km | 2 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts | M2.7 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire | M2.7 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire | M2.7 | 104 km | 4 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 | 292 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Edouard | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 2 | 104 mph | 67 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 1 | 86 mph | 108 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
201 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,832 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 3, 1979 | EF4 | 98 km | 11.3 mi | 3 |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF4 | 76 km | 34.9 mi | 94 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF3 | 71 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1974 | EF3 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1970 | EF3 | 66 km | 35.4 mi | 1 |
| May 10, 1954 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1953 | EF3 | 29 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1951 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EF2 | 23 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2014 | EF2 | 59 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2006 | EF2 | 96 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1986 | EF2 | 26 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1979 | EF2 | 63 km | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| Jul 24, 1975 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 1973 | EF2 | 88 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1972 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1972 | EF2 | 80 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1972 | EF2 | 76 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 1970 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1968 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | THE RANGE | 760 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
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").