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Rhode Island has a four-season climate, but weather here is erratic, and quick to change. Narragansett Bay and all coastal areas are generally cooler in summer and warmer in winter - when compared with the inland regions. Statewide, winter is chilly and wet, with some snow. Overall, January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures near 30 degrees. July and August are the warmest months, with average high temperatures in the low 80s. Hotter conditions are common inland. Annual precipitation averages near 45 inches, with slightly higher amounts in the rolling hills, to the west of Narragansett Bay.