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Kingston, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,953
Population
4,457/sq mi density
$82,143
Median Income
$14,838 per capita
$493,500
Home Value
$660,841 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,143 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$493,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 224 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4732°N, 71.5241°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.2").