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Providence Enjoys October Warm-Up Before Showers And Fall Chill Roll In

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Published on October 01, 2026
Providence Enjoys October Warm-Up Before Showers And Fall Chill Roll InSource: CHUTTERSNAP / Unsplash

Providence starts Thursday clear and around 59 degrees, but clouds will build as temperatures climb toward a mild 74. Southwest winds will stay light, and rain is unlikely during the day.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for dry weather through Friday morning, with temperatures running warmer than usual for early October. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low near 64, making for a notably mild evening across the city.

Friday Brings The Week’s Warmest Weather

Friday should be mostly sunny with a high near 78 and southwest winds between 6 and 10 mph. A slight chance of rain showers arrives after 5 p.m., with the better chance coming Friday night between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Friday night will turn mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and a low around 56. Rainfall should remain light, with new amounts expected to stay below a tenth of an inch.

Sunny Saturday Leads Into A Cooler Turn

Saturday looks like the weekend standout, with sunshine and a high near 69. Sunday is forecast to be cloudy with rain, and a chance of showers returns Sunday night.

Monday brings a slight chance of showers. The bigger shift arrives Tuesday, when sunny skies accompany a high near 57 and an overnight low around 39.

Chilly Nights Take Over Next Week

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