Water Temperature of the Providence River in Providence, RI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:24 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: May 19, 3:58 AM, 0.0 ft
High: May 19, 10:53 AM, 5.0 ft
Low: May 19, 3:56 PM, -0.1 ft
High: May 19, 11:15 PM, 5.6 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
State Pier; Burges Cove; Collier Point ParkStation Name: Providence
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: -59 feet
Sensor Depth: -2 feet
Nearest Address:
246 Allens Ave
Providence, RI 02905
Providence County
GPS Coordinates: 41.807098, -71.401199
Nearby Water Temperatures
Providence River, Barrington, RI (6.9 mi)Quonapaug Brook, North Scituate, RI (9.5 mi)
Moswansicut Stream, North Scituate, RI (9.7 mi)
Unnamed Tributary, North Scituate, RI (10.8 mi)
Peeptoad Brook, Scituate, RI (11 mi)
Huntinghouse Brook, Scituate, RI (11.1 mi)
Rush Brook, North Scituate, RI (11.1 mi)
Spruce Brook, North Scituate, RI (11.3 mi)
Wilbur Hollow Brook, Clayville, RI (12.4 mi)
Cork Brook, Scituate, RI (12.8 mi)
Westconnaug Stream, Clayville, RI (13.8 mi)
Swamp Brook, Scituate, RI (13.8 mi)
Taunton River, Fall River, MA (14.1 mi)
Bear Tree Brook, Clayville, RI (14.2 mi)
Great Harbor, North Kingstown, RI (15.2 mi)
Weather for Providence, Rhode Island
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 100°F
L: 65°F

Wed
H: 92°F
L: 63°F

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 49°F

Fri
H: 70°F
L: 44°F

Sat
H: 68°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 161 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 3:45 PM
Moonset: 11:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM3:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 11:21PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:15 PM
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Alert Day for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Alert day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website at: https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air- resources/air-quality-forecast
Heat Advisory issued May 19 at 1:59AM EDT until May 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Tue May 19, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England, except for the eastern slopes of the Berkshires, the Rhode Island and Massachusetts South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures, a moderate degree of humidity with little relief Tuesday night may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 11:21PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:15 PM
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Alert day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity. For additional information, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website at: https://mass.gov/dep/massair/forecast
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 11:21PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:15 PM
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert Day for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Alert day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 11:35PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:35 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex. from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 120 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 3:45 PM
Moonset: 11:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM3:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:47 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM4:17 PM - 6:47 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 AM - 9:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 5:43 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:21 AM - 9:51 AM5:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM12:03 AM - 1:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 6:34 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:14 AM - 10:44 AM6:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:54 AM - 12:24 AM12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 1:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:02 AM - 11:32 AM6:51 PM - 9:21 PM
Minor Periods
12:05 AM - 1:35 PM1:02 AM - 2:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
