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State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

Welcome

The Rhode Island State Climate Office, hosted at the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), is the primary resource for climate science in Rhode Island. We are a recognized state climate office by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and the American Association of State Climatologists (AASC). First established in 1978, our mission is to provide climate data, maps, and expertise to a wide variety of audiences. Learn more about us here.

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Drought

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Climate Data and Maps

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Climate Change

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State Weather Records

Contact RI State Climate Office

Joseph Poccia
State Climatologist
235 Promenade St.
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 537-4385
joseph.a.poccia@dem.ri.gov

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CoCoRaHS - Rhode Island

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Weekly, Monthly, and Seasonal Climate Outlooks

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