The climate of Block Island (Rhode Island
- United States of America)
Block Island Block Island is located off the south coast of Rhode
Island in the Atlantic Ocean. The strip of water between the island
and the mainland is known as Block Island Sound. The island is a
popular tourist destination, especially among those who like outdoors
activities. Block Island is also known for its two beautiful
lighthouses. Several beautiful beaches can be found on the island as
well. However, the ocean is not suitable for swimming because of the
strong currents. Block Island has a moderate maritime climate with
four distinct seasons. Because of an ever blowing sea wind it is
colder on the island than on the mainland. However, winters are milder
here. The highest temperature on record is 35 degrees Celsius (95
degrees Fahrenheit). The lowest temperature on record is -22 degrees
Celsius (-8 degrees Fahrenheit).
Climate information
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate records.
They are an average for Block Island:
average maximum
temperature (°C)
average
minimum
temperature (°C)
average
hours of sunshine
per day
average days with
precipitation
per month
average
mm precipitation
per month
average
sea
temperature (°C)
January
2
-4
6
8
6
February
2
-3
6
8
4
March
6
0
7
9
4
April
11
3
8
9
6
May
16
9
8
8
10
June
21
13
9
7
15
July
24
17
9
6
20
August
24
17
8
8
21
September
20
14
8
7
19
October
15
9
7
7
15
November
10
4
5
10
12
December
5
-1
5
10
9
= 0-5 mm ●
= 6-30 mm ●
= 31-60 mm ●
= 61-100 mm ●
= 101-200 mm ●
=
over 200 mm = 0-0.2 inches ● = 0.2-1.2 inches ● = 1.2-2.4 inches ● = 2.5-4 inches ● = 4.1-8 inches ● = over 8 inches
More climate information
Climate figures are very useful but don’t present a general impression
of the climate and the eventual weather circumstances within a certain
period. The figures don’t always reflect the chance of wintry weather,
extreme heat or hurricanes. That is why we offer useful extra climate
information for each month of the year:
Disclaimer
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