Counties in Rhode Island with more precipitation over the past year than average

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- Precipitation over the past year: 53.9 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 10.1 inches above average (#12 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 3.8 inches below statewide average
#5. Washington County
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- Precipitation over the past year: 55.3 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 12.1 inches above average (#8 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 2.5 inches below statewide average
#4. Newport County
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- Precipitation over the past year: 58.5 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 13.7 inches above average (#6 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 0.8 inches above statewide average
#3. Bristol County
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- Precipitation over the past year: 59.8 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 13.8 inches above average (#5 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 2.0 inches above statewide average
#2. Kent County
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- Precipitation over the past year: 60.3 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 14.0 inches above average (#4 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 2.6 inches above statewide average

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 44 states.

#1. Providence County
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