Purgatory, RI
Unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island
Purgatory is a small unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island. It is 2.2 miles N of Newport East, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02842.
Purgatory at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Newport County
- ZIP code
- 02842
- Nearest town
- Newport East (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.4839, -71.2761
Weather in Purgatory now
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Purgatory weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purgatory.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purgatory
What is the weather usually like in Purgatory?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 42.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,071 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purgatory: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT STATE AP, RI US (USW00014787), adjusted for the elevation of Purgatory.
Purgatory weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purgatory through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Purgatory?
Purgatory has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Purgatory 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 Purgatory
The closest live webcam is Newport: Easton Beach, 0.8 miles W of Purgatory.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Purgatory.
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Questions about Purgatory
Where is Purgatory, RI?
Purgatory is an unincorporated community in Newport County, Rhode Island, 2.2 miles N of Newport East.
What county is Purgatory in?
Purgatory is in Newport County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Purgatory, RI?
The ZIP code for Purgatory is 02842.
What is the nearest town to Purgatory?
Newport East, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purgatory?
Yes. The closest is Newport: Easton Beach, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purgatory?
July, with an average high of 80°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Purgatory?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Purgatory?
About 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Purgatory?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Purgatory?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purgatory have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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