Homestead, RI

Unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island

Homestead is a small unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island. It is 1.4 miles NW of Portsmouth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02872.

Homestead at a glance

State
Rhode Island
County
Newport County
ZIP code
02872
Nearest town
Portsmouth (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.6231, -71.3078

Weather in Homestead now

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Homestead weather by the hour

Homestead weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Homestead.

This week in Homestead

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Homestead

What is the weather usually like in Homestead?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°55°72°90°38°24°Jan41°24°Feb49°30°Mar60°39°Apr70°49°May79°58°Jun85°65°Jul84°64°Aug77°57°Sep64°47°Oct53°37°Nov43°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.0"Jan3.8"Feb5.6"Mar4.5"Apr3.6"May3.7"Jun3.0"Jul3.8"Aug3.9"Sep4.5"Oct4.1"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Homestead: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TIVERTON, RI US (USC00377581), adjusted for the elevation of Homestead.

Homestead weather month by month

January
38° 24°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
February
41° 24°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
March
49° 30°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow
April
60° 39°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
May
70° 49°F
3.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 58°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 65°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 64°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
77° 57°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
64° 47°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
53° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
43° 29°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Homestead through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM4:41 PM9 h 33 min
February6:38 AM5:19 PM10 h 41 min
March6:55 AM6:53 PM11 h 58 min
April6:03 AM7:27 PM13 h 23 min
May5:23 AM7:59 PM14 h 35 min
June5:08 AM8:22 PM15 h 14 min
July5:22 AM8:19 PM14 h 56 min
August5:52 AM7:46 PM13 h 53 min
September6:24 AM6:56 PM12 h 31 min
October6:56 AM6:05 PM11 h 9 min
November6:32 AM4:26 PM9 h 53 min
December7:03 AM4:17 PM9 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Homestead?

Homestead 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 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Homestead is June to 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 Homestead

The closest live webcam is Newport: Easton Beach, 9.4 miles S of Homestead.

Newport: Easton BeachNewport · 9.4 mi SOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM1.7 - Ex 2 Brayton Ave: SOUTHFall River · 9.6 mi NEOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM3.3 - before Ex 4 I-195: SOUTHFall River · 10.5 mi NEOn Windy
Narragansett › EastNarragansett · 10.7 mi SWOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM5.4 - Ex 5 Rt 6: SOUTHFall River · 11.6 mi NEOn Windy
Fall River › North: RT-24: Rt24-NB-MM7.2 - 1mi before Ex8 Airport Rd: NORTHFall River · 12.6 mi NEOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM8.3 - Ex 8 Airport Rd/N. Main: SOUTHFall River · 13.3 mi NEOn Windy
Freetown: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM9.7 - Ex 10 Innovation Way: SOUTHFreetown · 14.7 mi NEOn Windy
South Kingstown: Narragansett BeachSouth Kingstown · 15.0 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Homestead.

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Questions about Homestead

Where is Homestead, RI?

Homestead is an unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island, 1.4 miles NW of Portsmouth.

What county is Homestead in?

Homestead is in Newport County, Rhode Island.

What is the ZIP code of Homestead, RI?

The ZIP code for Homestead is 02872.

What is the nearest town to Homestead?

Portsmouth, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Homestead?

Yes. The closest is Newport: Easton Beach, 9.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Homestead?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Homestead?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Homestead?

About 49.4 inches (1,255 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Homestead?

Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Homestead?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Homestead have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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