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Rhode Island Weather for August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026/
For Friday, August 21, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a mostly cloudy day with a 30–40% chance of showers, a high near 78–81°F, northeast winds 5–10 mph, and increasing rain chances overnight.
Morning will be mostly cloudy with possible early showers as temperatures rise from the low-to-mid 60s into the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5–9 mph will keep conditions cool and damp under cloudy skies.
Afternoon remains mostly cloudy with a continued chance of showers (around 40%), and temperatures peaking in the upper 70s to low 80s. Northeast winds hold at 5–10 mph, making it feel cooler and more humid than recent days.
Evening turns showery with a higher chance of rain (around 50–60%), possible patchy fog, and temperatures easing into the mid-to-upper 60s early before dropping toward a low around 61–68°F overnight under light northeast winds.
Overall letter grade: C+
— A cooler, cloudier, and damper Friday with scattered showers, less ideal for outdoor plans compared to the sunnier days earlier in the week.
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