Local weather forecast

Weather in West Greenwich, RI

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 02817

Light rain shower
Now55°F

Light rain shower

High / Low58° / 54°
Rain chance92%
Wind24 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 2:03AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kent County, and Southeast Providence RI. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Safety instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Storm Warning issued September 26 at 1:58AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet. * WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower55°65% rain
12 PMLight rain shower55°74% rain
1 PMLight rain shower55°62% rain
2 PMLight rain shower55°66% rain
3 PMLight rain shower55°72% rain
4 PMLight rain shower56°71% rain
5 PMLight rain shower56°76% rain
6 PMLight rain shower56°79% rain
7 PMLight rain shower56°78% rain
8 PMLight rain shower56°77% rain
9 PMLight rain shower57°67% rain
10 PMLight rain shower57°78% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
58° 54°Light rain shower
Rain 92%Gust 25 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
65° 58°Light rain shower
Rain 94%Gust 25 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
69° 59°Light rain shower
Rain 93%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.83 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind24 mph NE
Wind gusts44 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:38 AM
Sunset06:37 PM
Moonrise06:25 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 65°F
Coolest hour1 PM · 55°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 92%
Strongest gusts1 AM · 45 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 79% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 24 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

55°F, 62% rain chance and 23 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 45 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 24 mph, rain chance up to 79%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in West Greenwich

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

West Greenwich is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 41.62°N latitude and 71.63°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.

West Greenwich weather today

Light rain shower and 55°F in West Greenwich, RI. Today's high is 58°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 24 mph with gusts near 44 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.83 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in West Greenwich

Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 65°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 94%.

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