Slocum, RI

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island

Slocum is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is 4.0 miles S of Kingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02874.

Slocum at a glance

State
Rhode Island
County
Washington County
ZIP code
02874
Nearest town
Kingston (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.5306, -71.5167

Weather in Slocum now

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Slocum weather by the hour

Slocum weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Slocum

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slocum

What is the weather usually like in Slocum?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°33°50°68°85°38°20°Jan39°21°Feb46°28°Mar56°36°Apr66°46°May74°56°Jun80°62°Jul79°60°Aug72°53°Sep62°42°Oct52°33°Nov43°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.1"Jan3.9"Feb5.7"Mar4.5"Apr3.5"May3.9"Jun3.1"Jul4.1"Aug4.3"Sep4.6"Oct4.4"Nov5.1"Dec

Best time to visit Slocum: 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 Slocum.

Slocum weather month by month

January
38° 20°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
39° 21°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
46° 28°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
56° 36°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
66° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
74° 56°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 62°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
72° 53°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
52° 33°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
43° 26°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Slocum through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:42 PM9 h 34 min
February6:39 AM5:20 PM10 h 41 min
March6:55 AM6:53 PM11 h 58 min
April6:04 AM7:27 PM13 h 23 min
May5:24 AM7:59 PM14 h 34 min
June5:09 AM8:23 PM15 h 13 min
July5:23 AM8:20 PM14 h 56 min
August5:53 AM7:47 PM13 h 53 min
September6:25 AM6:57 PM12 h 31 min
October6:56 AM6:06 PM11 h 9 min
November6:33 AM4:27 PM9 h 54 min
December7:04 AM4:18 PM9 h 14 min

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

What is the weather like in Slocum?

Slocum 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 Slocum 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 Slocum

The closest live webcam is Narragansett › East, 5.7 miles SE of Slocum.

Narragansett › EastNarragansett · 5.7 mi SEOn Windy
South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay DockingSouth Kingstown · 7.3 mi SOn Windy
South Kingstown: Narragansett BeachSouth Kingstown · 7.3 mi SEOn Windy
South Kingstown › South-east: Deep HoleSouth Kingstown · 10.9 mi SOn Windy
Newport: Easton BeachNewport · 12.1 mi EOn Windy
Westerly › South-west: Westerly Town Beach - Jim's Beach Misquamicut (Seasonal)Westerly · 20.1 mi SWOn Windy
Westerly › West: Misquamicut Fire District BeachWesterly · 21.2 mi SWOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM1.7 - Ex 2 Brayton Ave: SOUTHFall River · 22.1 mi NEOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM3.3 - before Ex 4 I-195: SOUTHFall River · 23.0 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Slocum

Where is Slocum, RI?

Slocum is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island, 4.0 miles S of Kingston.

What county is Slocum in?

Slocum is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the ZIP code of Slocum, RI?

The ZIP code for Slocum is 02874.

What is the nearest town to Slocum?

Kingston, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Slocum?

Yes. The closest is Narragansett › East, 5.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Slocum?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Slocum?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Slocum?

About 51.3 inches (1,302 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Slocum?

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

When is the best time to visit Slocum?

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

What climate does Slocum have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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