August Rainfall and Precipitation in Rhode Island

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Rhode Island, the United States of America in August.

Rhode Island, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in August precipitation ranging from a moderate 77 mm (3 in) in New Shoreham to a high 102 mm (4 in) in Woonsocket. The month of August is in the summer season. August typically stands out as the driest month of the year in Rhode Island, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Rhode Island precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Rhode Island, the United States of America receive in August?

Rainfall in Middletown during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 79 mm (3.1 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Rhode Island, the United States of America in August?

Middletown sees roughly 8 days rainy days during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

August is generally a drier month for Rhode Island, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in August in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Woonsocket tops the wettest-cities list in Rhode Island, the United States of America for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 102 mm (4 in).

What is the driest city in August in Rhode Island, the United States of America?

Based on our database, New Shoreham sees the least rainfall in Rhode Island, the United States of America in August, with around 77 mm (3 in) on average.

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