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Rhode Island fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in Rhode Island peaks from about October 24 around Providence (30 ft) to about October 29 around Newport (20 ft).
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Rhode Island?
In a typical year, fall color in Rhode Island peaks from about October 24 around Providence (30 ft) to about October 29 around Newport (20 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Rhode Island?
Providence is usually first among the Rhode Island destinations we track, with peak around October 24. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Rhode Island?
Newport usually peaks last, around October 29. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give Rhode Island its fall color?
The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, paper birch, northern red oak, american beech, staghorn sumac.
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