Pawtucket, Rhode Island has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 42.9 °F (low) to 60.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.2 Inches. Pawtucket is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.1 °F | 37.8 °F | 4.15 in. |
| February | 22.5 °F | 39.7 °F | 3.65 in. |
| March | 29.3 °F | 46.5 °F | 5.02 in. |
| April | 39.6 °F | 57.6 °F | 4.75 in. |
| May | 49.2 °F | 68.1 °F | 3.56 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 76.6 °F | 4.29 in. |
| July | 65.1 °F | 82.7 °F | 3.55 in. |
| August | 63.8 °F | 81.4 °F | 3.95 in. |
| September | 56.7 °F | 74.5 °F | 4.15 in. |
| October | 45.4 °F | 63.3 °F | 4.88 in. |
| November | 35.6 °F | 52.7 °F | 4.34 in. |
| December | 27.2 °F | 43.0 °F | 4.94 in. |
| Annual | 42.9 °F | 60.3 °F | 51.23 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |