Shelter Harbor, RI

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island

Shelter Harbor is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is 1.4 miles E of Quonochontaug, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02891.

Shelter Harbor at a glance

State
Rhode Island
County
Washington County
ZIP code
02891
Nearest town
Quonochontaug (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.3417, -71.7306

Weather in Shelter Harbor now

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Shelter Harbor weather by the hour

Shelter Harbor weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shelter Harbor

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shelter Harbor

What is the weather usually like in Shelter Harbor?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°36°53°70°87°40°24°Jan41°26°Feb47°32°Mar57°41°Apr67°50°May75°59°Jun82°66°Jul80°64°Aug74°57°Sep64°47°Oct54°38°Nov45°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.9"Apr3.3"May3.6"Jun2.9"Jul3.5"Aug3.8"Sep4.3"Oct3.5"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WESTERLY STATE AP, RI US (USW00014794), adjusted for the elevation of Shelter Harbor.

Shelter Harbor weather month by month

January
40° 24°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
41° 26°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
47° 32°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
57° 41°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
67° 50°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
75° 59°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
82° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
80° 64°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
74° 57°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
64° 47°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
54° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
45° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Shelter Harbor through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:43 PM9 h 35 min
February6:39 AM5:22 PM10 h 42 min
March6:56 AM6:54 PM11 h 58 min
April6:05 AM7:28 PM13 h 23 min
May5:26 AM8:00 PM14 h 33 min
June5:11 AM8:23 PM15 h 12 min
July5:25 AM8:20 PM14 h 55 min
August5:54 AM7:47 PM13 h 52 min
September6:26 AM6:57 PM12 h 31 min
October6:57 AM6:07 PM11 h 10 min
November6:33 AM4:29 PM9 h 55 min
December7:04 AM4:20 PM9 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Shelter Harbor?

Shelter Harbor has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).

It gets about 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Shelter Harbor 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 Shelter Harbor

The closest live webcam is Westerly › South-west: Westerly Town Beach - Jim's Beach Misquamicut (Seasonal), 3.3 miles W of Shelter Harbor.

Westerly › South-west: Westerly Town Beach - Jim's Beach Misquamicut (Seasonal)Westerly · 3.3 mi WOn Windy
Westerly › West: Misquamicut Fire District BeachWesterly · 4.6 mi WOn Windy
South Kingstown › South-east: Deep HoleSouth Kingstown · 10.2 mi EOn Windy
South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay DockingSouth Kingstown · 13.4 mi NEOn Windy
South Kingstown: Narragansett BeachSouth Kingstown · 15.8 mi NEOn Windy
GrotonGroton · 17.8 mi WOn Windy
Narragansett › EastNarragansett · 19.2 mi NEOn Windy
New LondonNew London · 19.3 mi WOn Windy
New LondonNew London · 19.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shelter Harbor.

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Questions about Shelter Harbor

Where is Shelter Harbor, RI?

Shelter Harbor is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island, 1.4 miles E of Quonochontaug.

What county is Shelter Harbor in?

Shelter Harbor is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the ZIP code of Shelter Harbor, RI?

The ZIP code for Shelter Harbor is 02891.

What is the nearest town to Shelter Harbor?

Quonochontaug, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shelter Harbor?

Yes. The closest is Westerly › South-west: Westerly Town Beach - Jim's Beach Misquamicut (Seasonal), 3.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shelter Harbor?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Shelter Harbor?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Shelter Harbor?

About 42.8 inches (1,087 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Shelter Harbor?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Shelter Harbor?

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

What climate does Shelter Harbor have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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