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Providence in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Providence in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

46.3 °F

Average:

54.7 °F

Maximum:

64.8 °F

Sea water temperature in Providence in May

In the city of Providence, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 46.3°F on May 1, 2015, with an average temperature being 54.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 64.8°F on May 30, 2024.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. Throughout the month of May, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 51.5°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 58.4°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 50.0°F 53.9°F 52.3°F
May 2 50.4°F 54.4°F 53.8°F
May 3 50.9°F 53.2°F 54.4°F
May 4 51.1°F 53.1°F 53.8°F
May 5 51.4°F 53.0°F 54.1°F
May 6 51.5°F 52.8°F 56.1°F
May 7 52.0°F 52.9°F 56.2°F
May 8 52.3°F 53.0°F 55.4°F
May 9 52.8°F 55.5°F 57.1°F
May 10 52.8°F 55.0°F 55.9°F
May 11 52.6°F 54.8°F 55.3°F
May 12 53.1°F 55.3°F 57.1°F
May 13 53.3°F 55.4°F 58.0°F
May 14 53.2°F 55.3°F 58.3°F
May 15 53.4°F 55.9°F 59.0°F
May 16 53.7°F 56.1°F 58.4°F
May 17 53.9°F 55.9°F 60.3°F
May 18 54.3°F 55.6°F 59.4°F
May 19 55.2°F 56.2°F 59.1°F
May 20 55.8°F 56.0°F 57.9°F
May 21 56.0°F 56.2°F 57.8°F
May 22 57.1°F 56.1°F 60.0°F
May 23 57.4°F 56.9°F 60.0°F
May 24 58.2°F 58.4°F 59.8°F
May 25 58.4°F 61.5°F 58.0°F
May 26 58.5°F 62.9°F 58.9°F
May 27 58.6°F 62.1°F 58.8°F
May 28 58.8°F 62.1°F 58.9°F
May 29 59.5°F 63.6°F 60.2°F
May 30 60.2°F 64.8°F 63.0°F
May 31 60.3°F 63.2°F 62.7°F

Sea water temperature in Providence by month

In Providence, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 34. The warmest water in Providence was recorded on August 9, 2022, reaching a 80.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 9, 2018, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.6°F in Winter, 46.9°F in Spring, 70.4°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 46.0°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 64.6°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Bristol 43.1°F 13mi
Newport 45.8°F 24mi
Plymouth 44.3°F 39mi
South Boston 42.8°F 40mi
Boston 42.8°F 41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Providence