Whale Rock Light, RI
Historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, Rhode Island
Whale Rock Light is a historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is 2.4 miles SW of Narragansett Pier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 02882.
Whale Rock Light at a glance
- State
- Rhode Island
- County
- Washington County
- ZIP code
- 02882
- Nearest town
- Narragansett Pier (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 41.4442, -71.4239
Weather in Whale Rock Light now
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Whale Rock Light weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whale Rock Light.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whale Rock Light
What is the weather usually like in Whale Rock Light?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 47.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,205 mm
- 26.0 insnowfall per year · 66 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Whale Rock Light: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWPORT ROSE, RI US (USC00375215), adjusted for the elevation of Whale Rock Light.
Whale Rock Light weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whale Rock Light through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:20 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 | 5:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:56 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 Whale Rock Light?
Whale Rock Light has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Whale Rock Light 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 Whale Rock Light
The closest live webcam is South Kingstown: Narragansett Beach, 1.6 miles W of Whale Rock Light.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whale Rock Light.
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Map of Whale Rock Light, RI
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Other communities near Whale Rock Light
- Narragansett Beach1.5 mi W
- Tower Hill2.6 mi NW
- Rodman Crossing3.3 mi W
- South Ferry3.3 mi N
- Wakefield4.1 mi W
- Rocky Brook4.2 mi W
- Saunderstown4.4 mi N
- Saunderstown4.4 mi N
- Scarborough Hills4.7 mi SW
- Scarborough Hills4.7 mi SW
- Gould5.1 mi W
- Curtis Corner5.5 mi W
- Plum Beach5.5 mi N
- Seaweed Beach6.1 mi SW
- Jamestown Shores6.2 mi N
Questions about Whale Rock Light
Where is Whale Rock Light, RI?
Whale Rock Light is a historical community (former settlement) in Washington County, Rhode Island, 2.4 miles SW of Narragansett Pier.
What county is Whale Rock Light in?
Whale Rock Light is in Washington County, Rhode Island.
What is the ZIP code of Whale Rock Light, RI?
The ZIP code for Whale Rock Light is 02882.
What is the nearest town to Whale Rock Light?
Narragansett Pier, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whale Rock Light?
Yes. The closest is South Kingstown: Narragansett Beach, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whale Rock Light?
August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Whale Rock Light?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Whale Rock Light?
About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Whale Rock Light?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Whale Rock Light?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whale Rock Light have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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