Arctic, RI
Unincorporated community in Kent County, Rhode Island
Arctic is a small unincorporated community in Kent County, Rhode Island. It is 1.7 miles S of West Warwick, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02893.
Arctic at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Kent County
- ZIP code
- 02893
- Nearest town
- West Warwick (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.7031, -71.5289
Weather in Arctic now
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Arctic weather by the hour
Arctic weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Arctic.
This week in Arctic
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Arctic
What is the weather usually like in Arctic?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 52.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,320 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Arctic: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COVENTRY 2, RI US (USC00371875), adjusted for the elevation of Arctic.
Arctic weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Arctic through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Arctic?
Arctic has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Arctic is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Arctic
The closest live webcam is Narragansett › East, 15.6 miles S of Arctic.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Arctic.
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Questions about Arctic
Where is Arctic, RI?
Arctic is an unincorporated community in Kent County, Rhode Island, 1.7 miles S of West Warwick.
What county is Arctic in?
Arctic is in Kent County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Arctic, RI?
The ZIP code for Arctic is 02893.
What is the nearest town to Arctic?
West Warwick, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Arctic?
Yes. The closest is Narragansett › East, 15.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Arctic?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Arctic?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Arctic?
About 52.0 inches (1,320 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Arctic?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Arctic?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Arctic have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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