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Watch Hill, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Washington County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
224
Population
280/sq mi density
$2,000,001
Home Value
$601,250 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
110
Violent Crime/100K
2,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Watch Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3154°N, 71.8468°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 36 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)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
Watch Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (3.2").