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Climate in Bristol, Rhode Island

Climate comfort can shape daily life, travel timing, health routines, and whether a place feels practical across the year.

Climate Comfort

Overall Comfort

3.1 / 5 · Good

Summer Feel

4.7 / 5 · Excellent

Average Summer High

Comfortable · 85°F

Days Above 90°F

1 days/year

Winter Feel

1.5 / 5 · Poor

Average Winter Low

13°F / -11°C

Days Below Freezing

88 days/year

Humidity

Very Humid · 81% average

Comfortable Months

8 months

Solar Exposure

1,453 peak-sun-hr/yr · Poor

Weather Signals

Air Quality

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Current AQI

AQI 71 · Moderate

Recent Fine-Particle Pollution

Good · 5.5 µg/m³ multi-year average

Best Months

JUN, JUL, SEP

Toughest Months

DEC, JAN, FEB

Allergy Levels

Poor

Heat Risk

Low

Drought Risk

High

Weather Volatility

2.9 / 5 · Moderate

How to use this tab

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

What to verify

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.