Rhode Island Now
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Right Now
Today: Partly Sunny, high near 81°F, low around 63°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
No recent earthquakes recorded.
Disaster Declarations
- SEVERE STORM AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Kent (County)
- SEVERE STORM AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Providence (County)(in PMSA 6060,6480)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Washington (County)(in (P)MSA 5520,6480)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Providence (County)(in PMSA 6060,6480)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Newport (County)(in PMSA 2480,6480)
- SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Kent (County)
- SEVERE STORM AND FLOODINGWed Mar 20 2024Washington (County)(in (P)MSA 5520,6480)
- SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOESSun Jan 07 2024Providence (County)(in PMSA 6060,6480)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for Rhode Island
368 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in Rhode Island.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for Rhode Island. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), Rhode Island-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in Rhode Island right now?
As of the latest update, it's 73.4°F and in Rhode Island. Today's forecast: Partly Sunny.
What is the population of Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has a population of approximately 1,094,250, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in Rhode Island?
Residential electricity in Rhode Island costs about 29.46¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in Rhode Island?
The median home value in Rhode Island is $404,200, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in Rhode Island?
The unemployment rate in Rhode Island is 3.9%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in Rhode Island?
No active National Weather Service alerts for Rhode Island at this time.