Lafayette, RI
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island
Lafayette is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is 1.4 miles E of North Kingstown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02852.
Lafayette at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 02852
- Nearest town
- North Kingstown (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.5706, -71.4778
Weather in Lafayette now
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Lafayette weather by the hour
Lafayette weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lafayette.
This week in Lafayette
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lafayette
What is the weather usually like in Lafayette?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 51.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,302 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lafayette: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KINGSTON 1 NW, RI US (USW00054796), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 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 58 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lafayette?
Lafayette has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Lafayette 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 Lafayette
The closest live webcam is Narragansett › East, 6.2 miles SE of Lafayette.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lafayette.
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Other communities near Lafayette
- Wickford0.9 mi E
- Annaquatucket2.0 mi SE
- Shore Acres2.3 mi E
- Kiefer Park2.6 mi NE
- Davisville3.0 mi N
- Slocum3.4 mi SW
- Quidnessett4.1 mi N
- Fisherville4.4 mi W
- Plum Beach4.6 mi SE
- Wightmans Corner4.6 mi NW
- Woods Corner5.0 mi NW
- Narragansett Terrace5.1 mi E
- Saunderstown5.1 mi SE
- Saunderstown5.1 mi SE
- Frys Corner5.3 mi N
Questions about Lafayette
Where is Lafayette, RI?
Lafayette is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island, 1.4 miles E of North Kingstown.
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, RI?
The ZIP code for Lafayette is 02852.
What is the nearest town to Lafayette?
North Kingstown, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lafayette?
Yes. The closest is Narragansett › East, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lafayette?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Lafayette?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lafayette?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lafayette have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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