Quonochontaug, Rhode Island Weather
Quonochontaug, 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 Quonochontaug, Washington County.
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About Quonochontaug, Rhode Island
Quonochontaug exhales the salt-laced air of coastal Rhode Island, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 20.3 miles east of New London, CT (from New London, CT: bearing 94°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Westerly. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions: from the soft, sandy contours of the shoreline, where sea oats whisper secrets to the wind, to the dappled shade of mature oak and pine forests that offer a cool respite inland. The character of Quonochontaug is one of quiet resilience, a place shaped by the persistent rhythm of tides and the slow, steady growth of coastal vegetation. Even on a windless day, there's a palpable energy, a sense of the ocean's vastness pressing against the edges of human habitation, lending a serene, yet ever-present, wildness to the surroundings. The history of Quonochontaug is deeply entwined with the sea, its early settlers drawn by the promise of abundant fishing grounds and the fertile, if sandy, soil. For generations, the local economy revolved around the bounty of the ocean, with fishing fleets and shellfishing operations forming the backbone of community life. While the era of large-scale fishing has largely receded, a palpable connection to this heritage remains, evident in the weathered boat sheds that dot the shore and the enduring love for the local seafood. Quonochontaug today retains a distinct charm, a place where summer visitors mingle with year-round residents, drawn by the unspoiled beaches and the enduring appeal of a life lived in close proximity to the water. The very light here, especially as dusk settles, casts a golden hue over the dunes and marshes, a subtle reminder of the enduring beauty that has drawn people to this particular stretch of coast for centuries.
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| Location | Quonochontaug, Washington County, Rhode Island |
| Coordinates | 41.335656°N, 71.708397°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 02813 |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Quonochontaug, Rhode Island Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Quonochontaug, 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 Quonochontaug includes coordinates 41.335656°N, 71.708397°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 02813. 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.
