Rhode Island has 10 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 3 of them major, and a motorcycle at Providence is riding in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 10 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in Rhode Island; 5 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Providence high / low | motorcycle | Rhode Island hurricanes since 1851 | Westerly high / low | motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 22° | stored | 0 | 40° / 25° | stored |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | stored | 0 | 41° / 26° | stored |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 47° / 32° | cold or hot riding |
| Apr | 59° / 40° | riding | 0 | 57° / 41° | cold or hot riding |
| May | 69° / 49° | riding | 0 | 67° / 50° | riding |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | riding | 0 | 75° / 59° | riding |
| Jul | 84° / 65° | riding | 0 | 82° / 66° | riding |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | riding | 2 | 81° / 64° | riding |
| Sep | 75° / 57° | riding | 7 | 74° / 57° | riding |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | riding | 1 | 64° / 47° | riding |
| Nov | 53° / 36° | cold or hot riding | 0 | 54° / 38° | cold or hot riding |
| Dec | 43° / 28° | stored | 0 | 45° / 30° | stored |
Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.
By that rule a motorcycle at Providence has 7 months riding (April to October), 2 of cold or hot riding and 3 stored. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 10 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 3. Most fell in September (7), August (2) and October (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in Rhode Island | motorcycle that month (Providence) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | riding |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | riding |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 1 | riding |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 3 | riding |
Providence averages 47.5 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in March (4.9 in), before any storm is added.
10 live listings in 5 cities; by listed type: 5 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 4 covered and 5 outdoor (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $25 to $25 (median $25).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Storage - Narragansett | Narragansett | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| CubeSmart Self Storage | Providence | |||
| Octopus Moving and Storage | Providence | |||
| Store Space - Cranston | Cranston | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Quonset Motor Sport | North Kingstown | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Store Space - Central Falls | Central Falls | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Secure Car Storage | Providence | |||
| Gentry Moving & Storage | Providence |
| City | Motorcycle Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Central Falls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cranston | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Narragansett | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| North Kingstown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 10 hurricanes NOAA records in Rhode Island since 1851, 10 arrived in months our season rule marks as riding at Providence (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Westerly the count is 10 in months riding. 0 have come since 2000 and 3 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Rhode Island impacts fall most often in September (7), August (2) and October (1). A motorcycle at Providence is riding in all three by our season rule, and riding in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
5 of 10 live Rhode Island listings list enclosed indoor space; 4 list covered and 5 outdoor spaces. By city: Providence (6; 1 enclosed), Central Falls (1; 1 enclosed), Cranston (1; 1 enclosed) and Narragansett (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Providence (1) and Central Falls (1). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 5 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 5 Rhode Island listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 10 Rhode Island hurricanes on record came in months a motorcycle at Providence is riding by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Providence averages 4.9 inches in March, so check the site drains.
Listings span 5 Rhode Island cities. The largest groups are Providence (6 listed), Central Falls (1 listed), Cranston (1 listed), Narragansett (1 listed) and North Kingstown (1 listed). For covered spaces, Central Falls (1) and Cranston (1) lead. Statewide, 5 list open lots, 4 covered parking and 5 enclosed space, so a motorcycle owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014765, USW00014794); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).