Fall River weather by month
Average highs run from 38°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 22°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 37 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 109 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to October.
Best time to visit Fall River
For comfortable weather, go in May to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F | 22°F | 4.0 in | 10.3 in | 7 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 41°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 10.5 in | 6 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| March | 48°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 6.4 in | 7 | 0 | 19 | cold |
| April | 59°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in | 7 | 0 | 4 | cool |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 78°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 84°F | 65°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 75°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 64°F | 45°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in | 7 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 53°F | 36°F | 4.3 in | 1.0 in | 6 | 0 | 11 | cool |
| December | 43°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 7.6 in | 8 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| Year | 61°F avg | 43°F avg | 47.5 in | 36.6 in | 79 | 12 | 109 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Providence T F Green Airport, RI (USW00014765), 14.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Fall River
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 08m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 12m. The earliest sunset comes around December 5 (4:13 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:22 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 77 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 am | 4:39 pm | 9h 30m |
| February | 6:40 am | 5:17 pm | 10h 38m |
| March | 6:56 am | 6:51 pm | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:04 am | 7:25 pm | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:25 am | 7:57 pm | 14h 32m |
| June | 5:09 am | 8:20 pm | 15h 11m |
| July | 5:23 am | 8:17 pm | 14h 54m |
| August | 5:53 am | 7:44 pm | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:25 am | 6:53 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 6:57 am | 6:02 pm | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:34 am | 4:23 pm | 9h 50m |
| December | 7:04 am | 4:14 pm | 9h 10m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Fall River with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Fall River getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Fall River.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fall River?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 65°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fall River?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F and highs of 38°F.
What is the rainiest month in Fall River?
March gets the most precipitation, 4.9 inches on average. July is the driest at 2.9 inches.
Does it snow in Fall River?
Yes. Fall River averages 37 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Fall River?
For comfortable weather, May to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
Thinking of moving to Fall River?
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