Providence, Rhode Island

Geography and climate

Providence is located at 41°49'25" North, 71°25'20" West (41.823550, -71.422132){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.2 km² (20.5 mi²). 47.8 km² (18.5 mi²) of it is land and 5.3 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.03% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Providence's climate is humid continental, with hot summers, cold winters, and high humidity year-round. The USDA rates the city at Zone 6, which is an "in-between" climate. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean keeps Providence, and the rest of the state of Rhode Island, warmer than many inland locales in New England. Average precipitation ranges from 3.38 inches (8.05 cm) in June to 4.43 inches (10.57 cm) in March, with the heaviest precipitation occurring from November to April. Average temperatures range from 20 °F (-6.7 °C) in January to 83 °F (27.2 °C) in July. The lowest recorded temperature was -13 °F (-25 °C) on January 23, 1976, while the highest recorded temperature was 104 °F (40 °C) on August 2, 1975.{{ref|temperatures}}

Related Topics:
USDA - Atlantic Ocean - Rhode Island - New England - Inch - Cm - January 23 - 1976 - August 2 - 1975

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