East Providence, Rhode Island has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 43.5 °F (low) to 60.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.7 Inches. East Providence 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 | 21.9 °F | 37.8 °F | 4.24 in. |
| February | 23.2 °F | 39.7 °F | 3.76 in. |
| March | 29.9 °F | 46.5 °F | 5.13 in. |
| April | 40.0 °F | 57.6 °F | 4.9 in. |
| May | 49.6 °F | 68.1 °F | 3.53 in. |
| June | 59.5 °F | 76.6 °F | 4.39 in. |
| July | 65.7 °F | 82.6 °F | 3.47 in. |
| August | 64.4 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.92 in. |
| September | 57.5 °F | 74.2 °F | 4.27 in. |
| October | 46.2 °F | 63.1 °F | 4.73 in. |
| November | 36.3 °F | 52.7 °F | 4.42 in. |
| December | 27.9 °F | 43.1 °F | 4.95 in. |
| Annual | 43.5 °F | 60.3 °F | 51.71 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 |