Ashaway, Rhode Island Weather
Ashaway, Rhode Island — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ashaway, Washington County.
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About Ashaway, Rhode Island
Ashaway rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time. It lies 16.6 miles east-south-east of Norwich, CT (from Norwich, CT: bearing 115°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-east of Westerly. Rolling hills, clad in a dense tapestry of deciduous trees, cradle the village, their slopes softened by a mossy green velvet that catches the morning mist. The Pawcatuck River, a silver ribbon unspooling through the terrain, is the defining artery of this place, its banks a mosaic of reeds and river stones. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, crisp aroma that hints at the nearby Atlantic, even though the ocean itself lies a short drive away. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, dappling the forest floor in shifting patterns, and the quiet hum of insect life is the dominant soundtrack to the day. For generations, the rhythm of life in Ashaway has been tied to the land and the river. Historically, its economy was deeply rooted in quarrying granite and lumber, industries that left their mark on the very bones of the village, evident in the sturdy stone foundations of older homes and the weathered timbers of forgotten mills. Today, the echoes of that past are softened by a more contemporary pulse, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Ashaway. The Pawcatuck River still offers opportunities for recreation, a place for quiet contemplation and the simple pleasure of watching the water flow. This is a place where history whispers from the stones and the trees, a testament to resilience and a deep connection to the Rhode Island soil.
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| Location | Ashaway, Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates | 41.423433°N, 71.785624°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02804 |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ashaway, Rhode Island Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ashaway, Rhode Island, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ashaway includes coordinates 41.423433°N, 71.785624°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 02804. Telephone area code: 401. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
