West Kingston, RI

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island

West Kingston is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is 1.6 miles SE of Kingston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02881.

West Kingston at a glance

State
Rhode Island
County
Washington County
ZIP code
02881
Nearest town
Kingston (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
41.4831, -71.5519

Weather in West Kingston now

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West Kingston weather by the hour

West Kingston weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in West Kingston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Kingston

What is the weather usually like in West Kingston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°32°50°67°85°37°19°Jan39°21°Feb46°27°Mar56°36°Apr66°45°May75°54°Jun80°60°Jul79°59°Aug73°52°Sep62°41°Oct52°32°Nov43°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan3.9"Feb5.7"Mar4.5"Apr3.6"May4.0"Jun3.3"Jul4.1"Aug4.3"Sep4.5"Oct4.4"Nov5.2"Dec

Best time to visit West Kingston: 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 West Kingston.

West Kingston weather month by month

January
37° 19°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
39° 21°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
46° 27°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
56° 36°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
66° 45°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
75° 54°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
80° 60°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
73° 52°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 41°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
52° 32°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
43° 25°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in West Kingston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM4:42 PM9 h 34 min
February6:39 AM5:21 PM10 h 41 min
March6:56 AM6:54 PM11 h 58 min
April6:04 AM7:27 PM13 h 23 min
May5:25 AM7:59 PM14 h 34 min
June5:10 AM8:23 PM15 h 13 min
July5:24 AM8:20 PM14 h 56 min
August5:53 AM7:47 PM13 h 53 min
September6:25 AM6:57 PM12 h 31 min
October6:57 AM6:06 PM11 h 9 min
November6:33 AM4:28 PM9 h 54 min
December7:03 AM4:18 PM9 h 14 min

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

What is the weather like in West Kingston?

West Kingston 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 West Kingston 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 West Kingston

The closest live webcam is South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay Docking, 4.8 miles SE of West Kingston.

South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay DockingSouth Kingstown · 4.8 mi SEOn Windy
South Kingstown: Narragansett BeachSouth Kingstown · 6.0 mi SEOn Windy
Narragansett › EastNarragansett · 6.9 mi EOn Windy
South Kingstown › South-east: Deep HoleSouth Kingstown · 7.6 mi SOn Windy
Newport: Easton BeachNewport · 13.5 mi EOn Windy
Westerly › South-west: Westerly Town Beach - Jim's Beach Misquamicut (Seasonal)Westerly · 16.5 mi SWOn Windy
Westerly › West: Misquamicut Fire District BeachWesterly · 17.7 mi SWOn Windy
Plainfield: Putnam RoadPlainfield · 24.8 mi NWOn Windy
Fall River › South: RT-24: Rt24-SB-MM1.7 - Ex 2 Brayton Ave: SOUTHFall River · 25.4 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Kingston.

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Questions about West Kingston

Where is West Kingston, RI?

West Kingston is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Rhode Island, 1.6 miles SE of Kingston.

What county is West Kingston in?

West Kingston is in Washington County, Rhode Island.

What is the ZIP code of West Kingston, RI?

The ZIP code for West Kingston is 02881.

What is the nearest town to West Kingston?

Kingston, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Kingston?

Yes. The closest is South Kingstown › South-east: Silver Spring Cove - Marina Bay Docking, 4.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Kingston?

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

What is the coldest month in West Kingston?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in West Kingston?

About 51.6 inches (1,310 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in West Kingston?

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

When is the best time to visit West Kingston?

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

What climate does West Kingston have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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