Cranston, Rhode Island Weather
Cranston, Rhode Island — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Cranston, Providence County.
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About Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston unfolds across a varied terrain, its character shaped by the gentle push and pull of the land. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-west of Providence, RI (from Providence, RI: bearing 202°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north of Warwick. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees whose leaves whisper secrets in the humid summer air, give way to quieter residential streets where well-tended gardens offer splashes of vibrant color. The land rises and falls with a subtle grace, forming rolling hills that offer glimpses of distant blue horizons, while the Providence River, a silver ribbon on the map, charts its course through sections of Cranston, its presence felt in the occasional marshy fringe and the cool, damp air that often drifts inland. The very texture of the ground, a mix of fertile soil and ancient stone, seems to hold the memory of countless seasons, a quiet testament to the enduring life of this place. Historically, Cranston’s story is one of industrious growth and adaptation, beginning as a farming community before embracing the burgeoning manufacturing of the 19th century. The echoes of its industrial past can still be discerned in the brick facades of former mills, now often repurposed, their sturdy structures a reminder of the labor and ingenuity that once fueled the local economy. Today, Cranston’s economic life is a mosaic, encompassing diverse businesses and a strong retail presence, yet the underlying character of resilience and practical endeavor remains. The city also boasts notable institutions, including the Cranston Street Armory, a grand, historic building that stands as a landmark of civic pride, and a network of parks, such as Roger Williams Park, offering verdant respites where the rhythm of everyday life can be observed in the laughter of children and the quiet contemplation of its visitors.
Live animated radar for Cranston and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates | 41.779823°N, 71.43728°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02910, 02920, 02921 |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cranston, Rhode Island Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cranston, Rhode Island, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cranston includes coordinates 41.779823°N, 71.437280°W, situated in Providence County. ZIP code 02910, 02920, 02921. Telephone area code: 401. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
