Wakefield, RI
Unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island
Wakefield is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is 0.6 miles N of Wakefield-Peace Dale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02879.
Wakefield at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 02879
- Nearest town
- Wakefield-Peace Dale (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.4372, -71.5019
Weather in Wakefield now
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Wakefield weather by the hour
Wakefield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wakefield.
This week in Wakefield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wakefield
What is the weather usually like in Wakefield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 51.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,310 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wakefield: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KINGSTON 1 W, RI US (USW00054797), adjusted for the elevation of Wakefield.
Wakefield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:21 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 | 5:25 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:10 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 6:57 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 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Wakefield?
Wakefield 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 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 51.6 inches (1,310 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Wakefield 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 Wakefield
The closest live webcam is South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay Docking, 0.8 miles S of Wakefield.
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Other communities near Wakefield
- Rodman Crossing0.8 mi E
- Rocky Brook1.1 mi N
- Gould1.8 mi NW
- Curtis Corner1.8 mi NW
- Tuckertown2.2 mi W
- Narragansett Beach2.6 mi E
- Tower Hill2.9 mi NE
- Tuckertown Four Corners3.1 mi W
- Snug Harbor3.5 mi S
- Scarborough Hills3.6 mi S
- Scarborough Hills3.6 mi S
- Whale Rock Light4.1 mi E
- West Kingston4.1 mi NW
- Jerusalem4.3 mi S
- Seaweed Beach4.6 mi S
Questions about Wakefield
Where is Wakefield, RI?
Wakefield is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island, 0.6 miles N of Wakefield-Peace Dale.
What county is Wakefield in?
Wakefield is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Wakefield, RI?
The ZIP code for Wakefield is 02879.
What is the nearest town to Wakefield?
Wakefield-Peace Dale, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wakefield?
Yes. The closest is South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay Docking, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wakefield?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Wakefield?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Wakefield?
About 51.6 inches (1,310 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Wakefield?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wakefield?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wakefield have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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