Local weather forecast

Weather in Smithfield, RI

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 02917

Patchy rain nearby
Now55°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low56° / 53°
Rain chance91%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:00AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (5.6 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Splashover and Minor coastal flooding is expected in the lowest lying areas along the south coast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts over multiple high tide cycles late today through this weekend. A few immediate coastal roads may briefly flood due to wave action. In addition...minor beach erosion is also possible.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby55°36% rain
11 AMLight rain54°72% rain
12 PMModerate rain53°85% rain
1 PMLight rain53°74% rain
2 PMLight rain52°78% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby52°46% rain
4 PMLight rain52°74% rain
5 PMLight rain shower52°71% rain
6 PMLight rain shower52°74% rain
7 PMLight rain shower52°69% rain
8 PMLight rain shower52°77% rain
9 PMLight rain shower53°79% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
56° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 91%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
63° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 22 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
61° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like46°F
Humidity82%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NE
Wind gusts41 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset06:37 PM
Moonrise06:24 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 56°F
Coolest hour5 PM · 52°F
Highest rain chance9 AM · 90%
Strongest gusts5 AM · 44 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 85% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 46°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

55°F, 36% rain chance and 18 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 41 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 85%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Smithfield

Rhode Island has a humid coastal climate with warm summers and cool winters. The Atlantic moderates temperatures but can also bring strong coastal storms.

Smithfield is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.92°N latitude and 71.55°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Smithfield weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 55°F in Smithfield, RI. Today's high is 56°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 41 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Smithfield

Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 63°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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