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Rhode Island Weather for May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026/
For May 6, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a rather cloudy, breezy, and cooler day with a good chance of showers, especially in the afternoon and evening.
Morning starts overcast to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s°F. It will feel damp and breezy from the south/southwest, but any early light showers should remain scattered and light.
Afternoon turns cloudier and not as warm, with highs reaching the mid-60s°F. A couple of showers are likely, becoming more widespread at times with breezy conditions; winds could gust near 30 mph at times, keeping it feeling cooler and raw.
Evening remains mostly cloudy to overcast with continued shower chances tapering overnight into lows in the low-to-mid 50s°F. Winds ease slightly but stay noticeable.
Overall letter grade: C-
It’s a damp, breezy, and sunless day that feels more like early spring than mid-May—fine for indoor plans or necessary outdoor tasks with proper layers and rain gear, but disappointing for anyone hoping for pleasant spring weather. Precipitation totals could reach a few tenths of an inch in spots.
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