#4. Bristol County (tie)

- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.9 degrees

#4. Newport County (tie)

- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.6 degrees

#3. Washington County

- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.7 degrees

#2. Kent County

- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.5 degrees

#1. Providence County

- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +6.9 degrees

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.