Providence in October
Find out everything about the water temperature in Providence in October. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in October for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in October
Minimum:
56.9 °F
Average:
62.7 °F
Maximum:
68.3 °F
Sea water temperature in Providence in October
In the city of Providence, the month of October is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 56.9°F on October 29, 2015, with an average temperature being 62.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 68.3°F on October 1, 2017.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 66.3°F | 65.8°F | 64.8°F |
| Oct 2 | 65.8°F | 65.9°F | 62.9°F |
| Oct 3 | 65.4°F | 64.8°F | 63.3°F |
| Oct 4 | 65.1°F | 65.4°F | 63.6°F |
| Oct 5 | 64.7°F | 65.2°F | 63.7°F |
| Oct 6 | 64.2°F | 65.2°F | 63.2°F |
| Oct 7 | 64.2°F | 65.7°F | 63.1°F |
| Oct 8 | 64.4°F | 65.0°F | 63.1°F |
| Oct 9 | 64.5°F | 64.8°F | 65.2°F |
| Oct 10 | 64.3°F | 64.9°F | 64.8°F |
| Oct 11 | 64.1°F | 64.5°F | 63.8°F |
| Oct 12 | 63.7°F | 64.0°F | 62.4°F |
| Oct 13 | 63.4°F | 63.6°F | 62.8°F |
| Oct 14 | 63.3°F | 63.2°F | 63.9°F |
| Oct 15 | 63.0°F | 62.5°F | 63.3°F |
| Oct 16 | 62.5°F | 61.8°F | 62.0°F |
| Oct 17 | 62.4°F | 62.2°F | 61.6°F |
| Oct 18 | 62.2°F | 61.1°F | 61.3°F |
| Oct 19 | 62.1°F | 60.7°F | 61.1°F |
| Oct 20 | 61.8°F | 59.9°F | 62.4°F |
| Oct 21 | 61.5°F | 60.5°F | 61.5°F |
| Oct 22 | 61.4°F | 60.2°F | 61.7°F |
| Oct 23 | 60.9°F | 58.2°F | 60.4°F |
| Oct 24 | 60.9°F | 59.8°F | 59.2°F |
| Oct 25 | 60.8°F | 59.6°F | 60.1°F |
| Oct 26 | 60.6°F | 59.3°F | 60.5°F |
| Oct 27 | 60.4°F | 59.4°F | 60.3°F |
| Oct 28 | 60.2°F | 58.8°F | 61.3°F |
| Oct 29 | 59.9°F | 58.6°F | 62.4°F |
| Oct 30 | 59.7°F | 57.6°F | 61.9°F |
| Oct 31 | 59.5°F | 58.6°F | 61.3°F |
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 62.3°F in Autumn.
October's average temperature is a slight drop from September's average of 69.7°F. In November, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 54.4°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol |
51.5°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
55.0°F
|
24mi |
| Plymouth |
50.8°F
|
39mi |
| South Boston |
49.4°F
|
40mi |
| Boston |
49.4°F
|
41mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Providence