What is today's weather forecast for Cranston, RI?

Today's forecast for Cranston shows a low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cranston, RI?

The 7-day forecast for Cranston shows highs from 43 to 54 degrees and lows from 29 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cranston, RI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cranston this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (90% chance), Sunday (20% chance), Thursday (30% chance), Friday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Cranston weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cranston forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Cranston, RI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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43°F
Feels Like 43°F

Humidity 57% Dew Point 29°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.82 in.757.4 mm

Report from a personal weather station 2 miles W of central Cranston
at 5:45 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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SunNov 16

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 43°F to 54°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 52°F with lows around 34°F.

This Date in Weather History

1964 - With the help of a fresh three inch cover of snow, the temperature at Ely, NV, dipped to 15 degrees below zero to establish an all-time record low for the month of November. That record of -15 degrees was later equalled on the 19th of November in 1985.

Cranston, RI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Night: Rain, mainly before 4am. Temperature rising to around 50 by 2am. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

About Cranston, RI

Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The official population of the city in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area. The Town of Cranston was created in 1754 from a portion of Providence north of the Pawtuxet River. After losing much of its territory to neighboring towns and the city of Providence, Cranston itself became a city on March 10, 1910.

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