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

Today's forecast for Pawtucket shows a high of 40 degrees and a low of 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

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

The 7-day forecast for Pawtucket shows highs from 27 to 52 degrees and lows from 13 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Pawtucket, RI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Pawtucket this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (90% chance), Sunday (80% chance), Monday (30% chance), Thursday (60% chance), Friday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Pawtucket weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Pawtucket 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.

Pawtucket, RI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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38°F
Feels Like 38°F

Humidity 52% Dew Point 22°F Wind N 1 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer 29.94 in.

Solar Rad 250 w/m² UV Index 2

Report from a personal weather station 0.9 mi. SSW of central Pawtucket
at 10:58 AM Sat, Dec 13, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SatDec 13

SunDec 14

80%

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

40%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 40°F to a low of 27°F mid-week, then warm to 52°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 43°F with lows around 26°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Low pressure off the Atlantic coast produced up to a foot of snow in eastern Nassau County and western Suffolk County of southeastern New York State. Mild weather prevailed across the western half of the country. Nine cities reported record high temperatures for the date, including Goodland KS with a reading of 74 degrees.

Pawtucket, RI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Night: Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 26. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 3pm and 4pm. High near 31. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

About Pawtucket, RI

Pawtucket ( pə-TUK-it) is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 75,604 at the 2020 census, making the city the fourth-largest in the state. Pawtucket borders Providence and East Providence to the south, Central Falls and Lincoln to the north, and North Providence to the west. The city also borders the Massachusetts municipalities of Seekonk and Attleboro. Pawtucket was an early and important center of textile manufacturing. It is home to Slater Mill, a historic textile mill recognized for helping to found the Industrial Revolution in the United States.

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